From what I have noticed is some people like my mom and her friend research on the internet,send a card to say thinking of you and are genuninly concerned and want to help. Then there are people like my gramps who all the educations and explaining to them they still are clueless and don't even call to check in. It hurts a lot and makes me even feel more lonely and like an alien I call it but I try to focus on the people who do care. The people who don't have some underlying issues I feel and it is not just us who they treat this way but I am sure others in different circumstances. A true friend or family is one who is there through good and bad. I am so thankful for the people I have met for ex on here who are so caring and are there always especially since everyone faces so much. Hugs to all