You definitely are. Look at the number of followers you have! It's just a more enlightened crowd.
People like her are suffering from resentment and envy.
It's all about, "How dare you be a successful Medium writer when I'm not!!!!!!"
That's all it is. Let these people be miserable all on their own. It sucks to be them.
As the adage goes, "Living well is the best revenge."
You have an incredible, creative life and a beautiful relationship with your daughter. And thousands of people want to see you get your surgery and overcome your health problems. There are far more of us than there are of this pathetic, vitriolic woman and people like her.
Can't wait to read about your experiences in California!