It wasn't (and won't always be) easy sharing this story. So let me start by sharing something I found that's worth knowing more than anything else and will hopefully help everyone understand this issue:

"most people have a hard time accepting what they are going through is valid to begin with. Don’t add to that insecurity."

(Found at https://rubyetc.tumblr.com/post/87395725062/most-people-have-a-hard-time-accepting-what-they)