I'm here with DH and three dogs. Can't imagine what it would be like to be totally alone. DH's brother passed away about a year ago, and my SIL is totally alone. Not even a dog to talk to. She has always been very social and active with lots of volunteer activities. She had planned a trip to see some old friends, and of course that's not going to happen now. My heart goes out to her.
So, I have empathy for UGP. She once went out of her way to show some compassion for a (true) situation I had related on DU. She is a very troubled individual, but has a good heart.