Ah, no need to remove yourself from pen pals. You can always block or remove those people who give you grief or trouble you. You shouldn't let those few who don't understand friendship to keep you from making other friends as well from around the world. And if this person or persons are sending you email that you don't like.... Tell them so and then block them or delete them from your contact list. I know these things give big headaches and can cause you to lose faith in people. But don't let those situations or people control you. You have a lot that you are dealing with. With your mom's health and stress from work, you don't need people giving you a hard time. Take a break. Rest and deal with those issues that pressing on you the most. True friends will understand and will wait until you are ready. ;-) Big hug to you! :-)