I don't know if this makes sense, but I have to see this journey through. The emotions I am now feeling I need to deal with. For many years I thought friendship would be impossible, but now, if he is truly moving through the crisis - and I don't think he is one of those who fully sorts himself out - then I want to be there.

I think each journey, for the people here, is different. The greatest gift is to re-find ourselves, and make peace with all that has happened. If we get closure of one kind or another that is a bonus. There are no rules

He doesn't call, just emails, and not often.

MLC is just very very sad, and a terrible waste. The hardest thing is to keep a compassionate heart.