Hm.. I'm not sure if their behaviours are "caring" as much as "self-fulfilling" as it puts them in a superior role over someone else. Maybe they're lacking that in their life somewhere?

I don't think there's anything wrong with touching base with an old client to see how they're doing. I think there needs to be a discussion around that too, though, like.. are you open to having them contact you in the future after your file has been closed with them?

To whomever is giving you clothes.. sensitivity, people! Why not ask you first.. or better yet, find out how you're doing before soliciting donations to an assumed "poor" person?

Ya, ego. It's annoying.