I actually opened up about my feelings to my two friends in my department last night, which was...huge for me. I always feel like I have to be a different person around my grad student friends, but last night I explained the ace thing and talked about some of my personal concerns, as well. Of course, the drinking and the pot helped, and I am a bit embarrassed and worried what they might think of me this morning, but I guess it was a good step.











