Hey Amber!
I am not only new to this site, but I am also new to this entirely. I believe that you are actually more advanced than I am, given that you’ve been experiencing changes for about a year. I only really started to finally seek the answers to these types of spiritual transformation/journey type questions over the last few months . I know what you mean as far as not wanting people to view you as crazy when you bring these things up, because my own family members have kind of ignored me when I bring it up.
You should have heard my mom’s reaction last night when I told her that I’m investigating for the first time this weekend, with the paranormal team that asked me to join them! PRICELESS! I can’t wait to tell her that I was informed last night via a psychic that I possess a lot more in the way of abilities than I ever thought could be true, because… Me?? Really??
Anyways, it’s nice to meet you, hope I offered some comfort and hopefully a smile or two. Hopefully we’ll chat sometime soon, it looks like we’re on similar journeys. Take care!