Frogga,
What you have gone thru is amazing. Meeting us newcomers is fine. You will not scare us off. In fact, since having all these problems, one way I put things in perspective is to hear from other people. Yes, everyones' pain is their pain, but, for me, it make me realize that the world doesn't revolve around me, there are others that are suffering more than me. So don't feel that you should hide anything about yourself. You are a special person and have a lot to offer those of us who are just getting here.
Mary