Nothing technically to share here. Only my appreciation of you. You have courage, imagination, willingness to do what is not comfortable, you're smart, you have skills, you are generous, you're entrepreneurial, and you're willing to take risks, to put it all out there, despite any possible non-supportive feedback at home.  Sink or swim, you're doing it, and by God, you're swimming! Are you aware of your specialness? Your strength and commitment? Be proud because you have every reason to be.

Keep going. Never allow anyone to rain on your parade!

I shared a story with you in my last blog, not to evoke sympathy for me, but to give you a hint that we're all tolerating the nay sayers. Seems to be part of "daring to be different". Use it to fuel your fire. Here's what I did with my group. I affectionately, ahem, made them charter members of the Dull Men's Club, which they accepted graciously, albeit with reluctance. Only if they want to be members of the Dull Men's club, will they be accepted in my circle. Proof they're not really dull. The others have to go. Great. They're very polite now. At least they are keeping their mouths shut. Gotta keep a sense of humor and enjoy the ride.