Hi, All,
First, let me say that all of you who've responded to this thread have shown yourselves here and in previous threads to be kind and loving people! Why would any of you think you are not liked here....I really like seeing your posts...all of you.
MP...I can relate to what you're saying because...at your age!!! ....I felt the same way. When I was in my 20's, raising my daughter, I reached out to people all the time to relate and be friends, often feeling the sting of rejection or indifference. As time has passed, and I've raised my daughter (age 28), divorced, and lived thru many ups and downs, reaching out to find friends has become a non-issue for me. I think this comes with age. If people want to respond to me, I receive them. If they don't, that's okay too. Not everyone is going to like you/me!
You're a lovely, LOVELY person! You have your hands full with your three children and the ups and downs of your own life. I am proud of you for you caring nature, your attention to your family and responsibilities.
I wish I had reached this point of self-acceptance much earlier, while your age. I hope this for you also. People admire you here, and if friends are true, they will be there for you in real life as well as here on PC.
Love,
Patty