I’ve just covered Step 18 on my program, I realize: Confide in someone you can trust. And it made me feel better, just like Wetsuit Girl promised. I can still remember the advice on the app: Protect yourself and think carefully about who to talk to. If you’re going to open up, you need to be secure. If in doubt, call one of the helplines listed below, or visit our online forum. But I don’t need a helpline or a forum. I have someone I trust, right here.

