It is ignorance exactly. I try to find forgiveness for people with small minds. There is enough info available that people could do much better, but I genuinely think looking into mental health disorders is scary for people. I know it scared me because it made me contemplate what it would be like if I had a disorder. Then it actually happened to me and I was glad I had taken the time to learn what I could before. I think people simply need to be brave and realize that 'other' doesn't mean 'less than'. We shouldn't have to feel ashamed or unwelcome.

And I really do not like the Next door app. It is a cesspool of drama and hate where I live. I've used it twice when I saved a neighbor's cat and then a second time when I saved a dog. I do not bother with it otherwise. It is toxic.