I am sorry it came out a little insensitive. What I was trying to say is that most people who are mean are the way they are because they are in a bad place. I try to remember that when someone says something mean to me, it really does make it easier to cope, for me at least.

No, not at all. I am on your side here. I don't know the whole story, but from what I read just now, I am starting to get a good picture. I am sorry you had to go through this