No pity from me, but I can understand where you're coming from a bit.

I know its hard (and I had this retold to me yesterday) but you're NOT being a bother or making people worry... if they ask you how you are, they care enough about you to listen and try and help.

It is easier to just hide away and not talk ... I definetely hear you there. I'm just trying to come out of that mindset, and its an uphill battle.

I know its hard living away from family and friends, and I know its not a replacement ... but call them. Chances are that they'll be glad to hear from you. Because they care.

**hugs** and please keep "talking" here if it helps, and always feel free to PM me, okay?

PS. Cute animals are definetely a positive.