Dear RDMercer,

I am so sorry you are in the situation you describe. Although I am not in your shoes, I can definitely relate from my own unhappy personal experience. Sometimes the people one would expect to care and offer support are just not there or even disappear from one's life. I have had to rely on these Forums to connect to people who really understand. And it seems that without that concern and understanding, encouragement, consolation and comfort are beyond reach. I sure hope these Forums help you or that you find ways to connect to good people who really care about you for yourself and appreciate and treasure you!

Sincerely yours, Yao Wen