I am guessing @erikas that most of us have felt “alone” on this journey at one time or another due to there not being knowledge or understanding or needed support among friends or family. There are even physicians who don’t “get it.” How many of us actually knew what MAC/MAI was prior to being diagnosed? This forum provides that emotional support and validity about this disease for so many not to mention the wealth of knowledge we glean here. I think the pandemic adds stress all around. irene5