I AM SO GLAD to read that this situation seems to be improving, as least insofar as it can for now. I appreciate that dealing with proud and volatile personalities can be its own "tough situation." (I grew up with people like that!!!) I also know about delays in responding because of real life concerns. However much it would be convenient sometimes, we can't be in 8 places at once. (If we could be, I would be.)

I appreciate, too, how much this matter has affected you. I can truthfully say I have thought about you and this issue several times a day since I read it. I hope life continues to move in a better, more empowering direction for your friend. Sometimes, too, accepting the reality of the situation -- especially such a life-changing one ... takes time. Your friend is also dealing with a lot of stress and struggle, psychological as well as physical.

Both of you remain in my thoughts. Thank you so much for letting me know. Prayers may not help, but neither can they hurt ... and you have mine.

I hope you never have to write another post like this, but I must say, it was one of the most engaging experiences I've had on Steemit. Maybe one of the most thought-provoking ever -- because, as you said at the start, this was not hypothetical.

Sending <3 your way tonight. Use it wherever it's needed!

“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ~ Mary Oliver