I.am.the.end - Thank you for this thread. I'm sorry your feelings are invalidated/dismissed. I often feel that way too, even with my T. It's like no one hears you. I don't know how you can fix that but I do hope you can forget about others and do what you need to take care of yourself.

Strive4Health - You made excellent points and suggestions for the OP. I could stand to gain from your advice as well. I have a tendency to let things slide in my personal life to the point where it becomes intolerable. Trying to keep the peace is not easy. Old habits are hard to break. You give me something to think about. Thanks for your post!!