I'm back for a few months Kath and you are one of the first people I wanted to talk to. I've thought of you often, in fact nearly every day. I understand what you mean. My family, my friends, my job. I get treated like crap and nobody seems to appreciate the effort I put in to things. The only place I feel appreciated is at the battered women's shelter. Just remember. it does hurt when people don't show how much they apprecciate you but in your heart as long as you know you did the right thing there is that feeling and if you try to focus on that instead of the negative, jealous, inconsiderate, or just plain un thoughtful sort of people who surround us in our daily lives it can give you a bit of relief. I can't make up for the way others are but I can tell you I appreciate you to no ends. You've been my friend through everything and never failed to be there for me during your own suffering and for that I admire, respect, and cherish you. :hug:
Mia