This is a great, introspective and relevant post. And much of what you said happened (happens?) to me so it was understandably tough for me to read (especially the part about outpouring to someone who didn't care. I know that feeling and it is the worst in the world...so as a result I kept to myself and here I am).

I think it's a problem with society in general --- everyone is focused on themselves so much that when someone comes along genuinely needing help it catches them off guard and bewilders them when someone they see as a mere acquaintance suddenly outpours. It's a lesson in human nature that no one often tells us.

We can only hope for more caring people in the world, those that genuinely value and appreciate life's little "breakthroughs", as you said. Sadly, for some with mental illness, those confiding influences are often hard to find. It's even worse when someone who once was a kindred spirit turns into a careless pedestrian.

Again, this is a great topic to address and it's something that needs to be said. Thank you.