Simon, I think you are awesome! everyone speaks words of wisdom.

In a work setting , people become competetive and therefore can be jealous and downright hateful and mean. It is unfortunate but true.They aren't there to make friends, they are there to make money.

And think about this.. when you are as exhausted.. as you were just days ago, creativity becomes weakened. You have been through alot the last wekk or so and you must give youself time to absorb it all. And then.. the singing will come back to you.

I tend to take things personally and I get my feelings hurt too... but I am learning to take things with a different perspective... it isn't always all about me.. its sometimes about THEM...

You are so much more valuable than you think... don't let these morons convince you otherwise.I'll be thinking of you!
For each thing someone says that gives you a bad feeling.. say 2 good things about yourself to counteract it.