Wow Amylia, that was quite a post. I’ve been to Taiwan 5 or 6 times (never longer than 2 weeks) and I can relate to your comment about all the people and the language. For me personally, the loneliness (even though I’ve always got a few Americans with me and thoroughly enjoy my Taiwanese friends) sets in after being there only a short time.
And then there’s that little extra burden we all share (what’s it called again? Oh yeah, Diabetes), which can make such an adventure much more complicated.
Whatever decision you make, make it based on your own wants and needs. Don’t burden yourself with any fear of making the wrong decision. Neither staying or leaving would be a wrong decision. And a few years down the road you’ll wonder why you stressed over it so much.
Good luck