Aww thank you :-). I always appreciate the kind words. I would imagine that you have the same internal groan as I do when that person starts talking about their situation. The "Dear Lord... what is it THIS time?!" inner dialogue.

You're spot on, it is exhausting. When you either hang up/part ways for the time being from them you feel just drained--trying to figure out what they don't understand about life.

I like your phrasing there, "choose to be aware of my own contributions". I'm going to share that. It's quite direct and efficient.

Thank you again :-)