Hi, I'm new to the site, hobby, etc.  This is my first post and I have yet to be with a provider.  Well, today I took my first step to reach out to one and I sent her a message via her website.  I immediately got an email back pretty much telling me to go kill myself and that I need to give up on "trying".  I automatically assumed that someone else has been harassing her very recently and I responded that she had me confused with someone else.  I gave her all of my contact info, including my employer info.  She sent another email that was pretty nasty as well.  So, here I am trying to do the right thing, giving my contact info, setting up an TER account and my first attempt is a disaster.  How am I supposed to verify my background with a provider if they are not willing to speak to you or even follow up on your information?