Nothing gives you clarity like seeing how people *don't* show up when something goes wrong.

The uncle who sends multiple 20-min VMs about his life? Radio silent after my last reply, in which I mentioned my job loss.

Ditto with a friend who expressly asked me to tell him how last week's meeting went. Silence since Thurs.

And a fellow who always sends me a long Sunday email couldn't be bothered to put in a word responding to my news.

Sometimes I just serve as a sounding board. 🙃 Call me ELIZA.