I understand Elana...too well I think.
I feel like I have been surrounded lately by negativity and distress far too much. Its hard to find the good in life when those around you are comfortable dwelling in the bad. I haven't figured out that comfy spot yet that allows me to interact with those I care about, without thier "stuff" worming into my brain, but I will, in time.
I just came off a weeks vacation, with all you need for R&R (all on my dime) and it seemed EVERY person there packed thier problems to spend the week with us. Geez.
I don't want to isolate, but then again, a little time spent with "just me" may be the answer.
Never say never Elana...maybe just not at this time. If its all on your terms, things will work out just as they were intended.
Happy to have you reading around
(((Hugs)))
Cece