((((OE)))) Thank you for your post. It makes a lot of sense.

I guess I just posted that as an example of me implementing "no contact" per the DoNM Manifesto , because what I REALLY wanted to say, I wrote in an email and kept to myself.

Unfortunately, it is JUST a pic of his car He is not in it.
(The only pics he is in are ones with his (hideous) girlfriend)

I know, again, I sound like a baby but it just really frustrates me that he has absolutely NO CLUE!

At this point, I have learned and gained so much from everyone here that I am at the "trying to move on and not letting it upset me" point. I mean, frankly, I am an orphan now with no family (yes, I am a grown up. boo hoo....me )

I listened to a segment on NPR on charitable giving and how the top 1% gives LESS than the rest of the population of people that give.

And giving is UP...even in this economy because those that have experienced life without food or shelter that are now back on their feet understand and have empathy.

When the 1%ers do give, it generally isn't to help others eat, have shelter, etc. It is more giving to an organization where they can continue to "get ahead" in their circle.

Or it just doesn't even occur to them.

It shows me that things are worse than I thought.