I wanted to be sure that everyone would be safe and I felt that the best way to do this would be to keep us together. Please feel free to let me know how you feel about this after the conference. Also, use caution on the telephone. If you feel you are getting hypnotized or spacey on the phone, shake your head hard and excuse yourself from the conversation. The hypnotization or spaciness could be due to the rhythm of speech or different tones underneath white noise.
Discernment is crucial here.
It is also important not to be constantly paranoid either, though this can help at times. There are safe people in the world that want to help us. The trick is trying to figure who is safe and who isn t. This is where my recovery is at right now. Staying present and not dissociating can really be helpful in this area.