Hi sophiesmom

And I'm just another voice adding to the your appreciation and validation here at PC
Sounds like you're coming up against some inconsiderate or thoughtless people..........I don't know whether it might work to speak up harder/louder and demand some recognition??
But if they're really not acknowledging you........then maybe try to see it as their loss??
And they really aren't worth losing your "renewed sense of self" over.......that's just too precious.........they don't deserve to take that away from you!!
So........about putting yourself first (??)........you matter regardless of what they think

Alison