Tangentially, I'm a bit afraid even to say "I'll be OK," for fear that, knowing that, she might leave... I 'know' (the quotes make a difference) she won't, but it scares me...

Additionally, I'm a bit afraid to even say this, for fear she may get upset at me for not having a bit more faith in her.

-laughs- But you'll note I've said it anyways. I fear very, very many things, but I really do try not t'let it get to me... "courage is the art of being the only one who knows how scared you are."