FWIW I thought your comment was sincere, sensitive, good advice and well-meant.

>>>But now we all know that you are trying to contact Kevin, and he likely isn't responding. Do you think he doesn't read his other communications? Why would you want all of us to know this stuff? Or maybe that's it: you do.
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>>I have no idea - may be he missed them. Lots of people don't check their PMs and I'm not sure I have the right e-mail address.
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>>I just don't understand what exactly is wrong with me, that so many people are just ignoring me without even explaining the reason.
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>Naomi,
>If there is one thing that I have learned over the years, it's that a person needs to analyze tragedies and near-tragedies that affect them and find some way to better their life from it.
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>I had a good friend from high school that got in a car after having a few too many drinks and didn't get out alive. Instead of feeling only grief and uncertainty, I tried to find some way to apply the lesson to my life. I finally realized I was making mistakes of my own and I was able to say to myself "Hey dummy, this could have easily happened to you on one of your 'questionable' driving nights." I learned, changed my habits, and was able to (hopefully) avoid the same fate as my friend.
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>I think you need to do the same with Mike B's situation. These dark thoughts creep up on you until it gets to a point where you are scared to be alone. Trust me, I know. You need to seek help Naomi. You aren't going to get the help you need here. You need to find a qualified professional - there ARE things that can be done. You don't have to live like this. It's not going to just go away if you wait it out. Seek help.
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>That being said, I will comment no further on this, and I think others should follow suit. When unqualified people coddle you, it does more harm than good.