Thank you for your kind words.

I am feeling unwell, also because I went to a funeral on the weekend. It was for my mother's uncle, who was one of the last surviving members of my family's eldest generation. It makes me feel like a part of my life is being taken from me when all the people I recall from my childhood are dying, even if I understand this is a normal and natural part of life.

As well, the funeral involved a reception afterwards, and social situations are deeply uncomfortable and distressing for me. There were two people who brought dogs, though. I love animals and the dogs they brought were very friendly, so that helped. One was a three month old puppy who was so excited when I went to pet him that he literally peed himself! That put a smile on my face and eased my social anxiety somewhat, at least for a moment.