@diverdown1
Well done on recovery. I was drawn to your entry by the title of kind replies offering hope. As I began my heart disease and eventual transplant journey I received a variety a messages from a relatively extensive network. As a recovering nerd I started to stratify and classify the kinds of responses I got. One separation resulted in three kinds of responses. First expressed sorrow. Second expressed sorrow and offered encouragement. The third type and sadly the fewest type expressed sorrow, offered encouragement, and ended with a question/declaration of "What do you need?" That grouping aligned with another separation of acquaintances, friends, and true friends.

Hoping the best for you.
Best always,
s!
Scott Jensen