Me too... so sorry you met up with those folks.

Mental illness knows no class or race or education or career distinctions. It hits people from all walks of life.

The folks you met are hurt and angry and looking to blame the outside world for their troubles. You fit a criteria they have in their head that separated you from them and made you an enemy of sorts. Or at least not eligible for their pity party club.

Count your blessings for the discovery that you were hanging with people who may prefer to stay sick and accustomed to poverty than work at being well and increasing their abundance.

Good it gave you cause to chime in here and be reminded that you are acceptable and supported and surrounded by friends who like you.... want to live well and with abundance in our hearts.