PLEASE don't let this type of person ruin YOUR life. If I listened to what other people told me I'd not have had 20 years marriage under my belt (Because Charlie was not "good enough"). I'd definitely not have my wonderful cat family (because I should "let some of them die off so I can get down to a decent numner"). Shall I go on?

I know how dissapointing it is to not be able to talk to your own friends and family about certain aspects of your life, but you NEED to choose who to discuss what, with. My mom would listen to cats stories on a daily basis. When she passed I was left with no one to talk to about my cats who would really appreciate it the way she did. A sad reality, but better than hearing OVER & OVER again "That is what happens when you have too many cats!" (my co-workers answer to ALL my problems in life)

WE WILL LISTEN. And what more do you need?