zac21 - Hey, you are not thick. Never say that about you. Never say any negative about your good self. As soon as hit 30- now 35- felt comfortable in own skin. No longer listened/took notice of any negative comments from own head or from others + decided to look on the sunny side. Became more assertive too. There are a few cats, mostly female, here who like to scratch your eyes out any time you make a slip. Yet, big deal if you slip up every so often- this is what makes us human. Be gentle with yourself- took me to 30 to get there, yet thank goodness did. Happy puzzling bright Zac ;-) Hugs, Bea :-) Check out my post on Arts and Literature here on AB- the Copyrigt one- as there is a link there to one amazing guy called Nick Vujicic- think you'll love it!!