I feel bad that you experienced such sadness and people were rude to you. The first time I went to Poland my wife warned me that the Polish people do not make small talk like in the States, they are somewhat cold to those they do not know. I did find kindness, I found many people who opened their arms to me. Although we live in the States my wife’s family lives in Poland. We own property there. The language is difficult but I like Poland. The younger generation is more accepting, many are learning English. Many have a more liberal and accepting view.