I can relate so much to what you've said! I always feel discouraged from showing things to people after I receive crit. But thats why I'm looking for help. I really want to be open to ideas and suggestions.

I agree, I think critting others can help. I generally have steered away from doing it, since it hurts my feeling and obviously, I think it would hurt someone else's feelings. But I guess I will give out the kind of crit I'd like to receive myself.

It might be best for me to ask for the pros and cons of my writing instead of just the cons. Thankyou so much for replying!