Hey Laura, thanks for responding. It comforts me to know that someone shares—however partially—my experience, and I hope my piece has given you the same kind of comfort. I’d encourage you to try reconnecting with your close friend, but I obviously am biased by my own past and don’t have the full context of your relationship with your friend. (I do, however, know how exhausting being ghosted feels like, so feel free to ignore my suggestion.) Anyway, sending you a virtual hug ❤