So what then? Do I stay with them, ["them" although as far as she knows only has one person who cares about her that much] knowing I'm putting them in constant danger?
Listen to me-- I'm glad reconnecting with the people in your life helped you, but you said it yourself, right? You didn't risk hurting anyone. This is different. If mastering your waterbending takes years, I can't just be around people and pretend everything is normal in the meantime.