Under Construction - MHWA Retreat

How do I feel I am perceived by other people? I am not sure how other people perceive me. I had one sibling tell me a few years ago, that I was manipulative. It hurt me at the time; however, I'm not going to let it bother me. I took care of my mother for several years with little or no physical help from my siblings. I suspect that they thought it was enough to give advice or financial help from time to time. I don't hear from them much, if it weren't for Facebook I would not be in touch with anyone except my youngest brother (he calls me once in a while). I called my sister the other day to thank her for something and she hasn't responded.

Are my initial perceptions of people correct? I attempt to give everyone the benefit of the doubt. If my gut feeling tells me a person is dangerous or can't be trusted I'm a bit more cautious. It's taken me years to understand that my gut feeling picks up something under the surface. I do my best to treat other people a human being, and avoid repeating anything I hear about them. If anyone wants my opinion of a situation or a person they will ask, and nobody ever asks so I presume they don't want my opinion.