It is frustrating, yes, when people are judgemental. Unless they have walked a mile in our shoes, they should keep their mouths shut if they cannot be supportive. Those are the best times to educate other people, but sometimes it requires more energy than we can muster.

I totally agree with what @linnyplant said in her comment: when you are in PYPT and the Creatives Coffee Hour, you seem nothing but positive and upbeat, so depression is the last thing I would suspect! You (and @shadowspub, too) always seem on such an even-keel and so charming in chat.

Life can definitely throw us curves at times, and sounds like you have your share of them. I am sorry to hear that you are struggling so much now, and do hope that things will improve for you soon. 💖