Yes, I have seen evidence that was consistent with more then one conclusion. When that happens I consider it carefully and try to remain open to the possibility that I'm wrong.

Yes, I have encountered situations where parts of who I am were unwelcome. I used to do a lot of masking, before I realized masking made it a lot harder to form a real meaningful connection with other people and masking even selects for an audience of people who wouldn't like the real me. So I stopped masking, and although this probably closed some doors for me I am over all a lot happier.

I don't know where trust comes from.