I have heard horror stories of being dumped by friends and disowned by family members. Such is, contrary to public belief, minimal. I promise you that a lump in your stomach, once you tell even one person in confidence, will relieve. You can sigh, you can love, you can realize that the world is composed of human beings and individuals. If something doesn't work, you can start anew.
Nothing is that scary.
It takes fire. Fire is the one thing I never thought I had. I hope I proved myself incorrect.