Yeah, similar experiences.

Your being afraid/down & out is SO scary to many people that they HAVE to do something about it and kicking you is the "best" way they can manage. Especially children who can know no better. I think there is an animal instinct to shun or punish one who is down. It seems to be blind nature's way of pruning out the sick. Although it may be nature's way, that doesn't mean it has to be our way. After all, that's what doctors are for (or are supposed to be for), isn't it? Let's choose a healing way...