Hi Michelle ,
A big Aussie welcome to Susan's family. It's good of you to drop in and say "Hi". Hope you like it here, and you stay for a while.
There is a mountain of information, resources and friendship waiting for you here, you just need to jump in and start talking.
From what you have said, yes the world is a very strange place. It can play some dirty tricks at times. It would be bearable if there was some form of intelligent reason for it. Keep your chin up, at least you've got this far.
Looking forward to hearing more of your story in time to come, but in the meantime, be safe, well and happy.
Lotsa huggs
Catherine