And I understand about not making friends very easily, neither do I. I know lots of peopole who I am friendly with and when we see each other, we talk, but I don't have any close friends, so I guess the violins are playing for me, too.
I am not so sure it's strength I have, but the other day out of the blue, our S said he admires me for not giving up, and not throwing H out and D him, because that's what he deserves. I told S I wanted him to see that I am doing all I can, and that his mother is not a quitter. I know you are not a quitter, either, just needing to rant and rave a little here.