LOL, it usually involves some fear and insecurity to see words of encouragement as a threat. I don't know whether you only trust people that you know locally in your own group, but if so just think about it, you've chosen to come to an Internet forum presumably to interact with the outside world. Don't worry, not everyone is out to get you or make fun of you or whatever it is that you may fear. I'm glad your nearest and dearest respect you, hope you can be comfortable around others too. BTW, I meant not being a hero in general but for this specific cause, i.e. more or less following the example of your own hero.
Wow, such a long-winded, nonsensical comment to such a clear response, but Dr. HP995, I really don't need any such "words of encouragement" to secure my place in this world---I am quite comfortable with where I am, with where I've been, and with where I am headed, and, again, my "nearest and dearest" far more than respect me.
I trust people who have earned such trust, universally, Internetally (yes, I just made up that word), or locally, but trust, like respect, is earned, not automatically granted.
You also haven't a clue as to my commitment or contribution with regard to any cause, OCT or otherwise, nor have I mentioned anyone whom I consider to be "my" hero, but, rather, I have oft-mentioned "a" hero.
I requested no advice from you, so take a breath, and, perhaps, stop trying to teach people how to be you.
