The part of me that has some emotional feeling about my father is a little kid/child part of the emotional life that is too naïve to know any better.
It's not a priority in my life
Those little kids sometimes deserve the time and attention, to listen to them - and hear what's important to them. Sometimes, they've kept secrets for a very, very long time and it's not fair when they're really in pain. When the little ones are ourselves, we can truly help them and free them and care for them, the way they needed to be cared for. Mostly they need to know someone cares about them. It can be enough that we care for ourselves, when we were/are that little girl.
I feel kinda like I'm buttin here... so feel free to tell me to get lost, OK? You've kinda triggered my busybody "mom" gene... LOL!
I'm worried about your new living arrangement. Trust your intuition on that, OK? I really think you need a "safe" place. Safe from... whatever it is that is causing your panic attacks. You're really smart, so I know you'll figure that out for yourself. But, if you can find a place that's safe enough to listen to that little one -- she will help keep you company, and you might not feel so lonely (and vice versa) -- and I'll bet you a box of donuts and a starbucks, that she'll also be a great friend and partner in your endeavors.
Big hug, green bean!! Just because.