I'll only add this because I know how much people are suffering these days and mental health is so important and vital right now. As someone trained in this area Jeff, I truly hope you look to those closest to you for help.
I know there's some support for you here.. but I hope you find some professional help closer to home as well. Your constant talk of "look at me" and "you're so showy" accusations over the course of almost 2 years, is worth stopping and taking a look at where all that's coming from. And it's not just me you do it to. I just don't allow you the reaction you desperately seek.
If you want me to be your scapegoat, that's fine. It bothers me none.. other than my genuine concern for my fellow man. JFields, we've spoken on this before and I know you're his closest friend here. This is a time for a good friend to really step up.. even more than you have.. and if you're able. If that means a few others with the same issues tearing me apart on a cigar forum.. so be it.
Jeff, this will be a good starting point:
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Here's the link that screenshot is from:
Projection is the process of displacing one’s feelings onto a different person, animal, or object. The term is most commonly used to describe defensive projection—attributing one’s own unacceptable urges to another. For example, if someone continuously bullies and ridicules a peer about his...
www.psychologytoday.com
I hope it gives you at least a moment of pause, followed by some thinking about what's gotten you to this point in your life. And then, ultimately, I truly hope you can find some peace and harmony in your life... as hard as it may hide from you.
That's all I have to say and all the time I'm going to allow you. Good luck to you.