I refuse to be treated poorly by anyone.  You would think when you are sick that you would be given a little bit of a pass.  It just doesn't seem to be so.  The people closes to you should be the most considerate.  To be treated rudely on a regularly basis is just not acceptable.  As hard as it is to close off communication if that's what is needed that's what will be done.  I think in doing so, the people who are rude will either realize it or move on.  The latter is sad but it's better than having to deal with bullying.  I have enough health issue to deal with that dealing with mean people is just too dang hard.