You dropped me into memories of my 20s. I was terrified of being alone. I had no idea who I was without others - i believed, on some level, that I would cease to exist if i didn't have others, more specifically one specific other - around me. It took me a long time to find a more peaceful space. It sounds like you are much farther on that journey than I was. That's wonderful!!!
Thank you for taking the time to share.