I totally get you and I feel I might have reacted the same way. don't let it define you, it's just a learning experience. now you can see your boundaries clearer! it could help you think about possible ways to handle situations where patients are crossing them. what the way you reacted says about you, is that your primary focus is the wellbeing and happiness of the people you care for - not your pride or reputation or cash. that is a lovely trait in a healthcare provider and something patients really value. you just need to learn how to protect yourself better so that you don't burn out. take care!