Nicole, I hear and understand all that you are saying. I too at times am fearful of posting something, b/c I do not want to be jumped either.
Writing emoitions is very difficult and we all have them along with such passion for these creatures.
I myself am just sick to my stomach with the world and how cruel it really, really is. YT is such an awesome place, but on the flip side, I have been awakened to such misery that is going on all this while and I never ever knew it before...
P.S. SORRY FOR THE CAPS ha-ha-ha-ha - It is just habit at times!