Thank you for the story, LOAHandbook. It's very touching, & I'll definitely remember it. It'll help me keep my head up!
Hi johnshed. Yes. I've spent some time getting to know my parents more. I used to harbor a lot of anger towards them, but now it's just flickering just a little.

I'm not sure if I'll ever talk to them about this, because I feel they have so much to contend to on their own. I feel like my revealing when I feel down sometimes would overwhelm them.
Thank you for all the well wishes everyone! I wish you all the best!