Hi, Yes, it is a plateful.
Yes, I have met some people who have really surprised me, in a good way, also in a bad way for others, but such is life. I have been around sick people my entire life, I have seen compassion fatigue and burnout, and resentment arise from those. This is now always a concern with letting people into my life.
I have a few very good friends who make a world of difference, but we are in different places geographically, also they are a few. Me joining this website is not just to help me cope, but also to widen my circle a little.
Thank you for the hugs and prayers