In total agreement Bonnie. I didn't feel that for long. In actual fact, having for most of my life been part of an "artist's community", it's a wonder that I haven't lost more friends and acquaintances. Almost everyone I know in theatre and dance have lost friends to aids or suicide (often one resulting in the other)
I learned about 10 years ago that one remedy for myself when I was feeling misunderstood was to read ANYTHING of Quentin Crisp. I inevitably feel MUCH better almost instantly. He speaks to me in a way no religion or self-help book ever could. Sadly I found out that his suggestions for being happy and content don't work for most folks.
Hang in Emily.

Rick