I agree with this point, nic. I often feel a need to 'vent', but worry that it will be considered attention seeking. When it is far from that - I hate getting attention, and would much rather hide in the background. But sometimes it's just feelings that I feel I need to write down, because I don't have anyone to talk to about such things.

I also find it quite hard to give advice. I think that is a self-esteem issue, in that I don't believe my opinion is worth anything...... but I am trying to improve in this and trying to give a little, instead of just taking.