(((((( Jennifer )))))):

I am sorry for the loss.

I have found I can become so interested in something that I neglect other areas of my life, including important relationships. I tend to think all will be okay if I am busy with an endeavor I see a "positive." However, in some cases, it might be me all wrapped up in something and missing the most important things/people right in front of me.

There have been times in my life when I have wondered if I was so single-minded in a way that helped me to avoid the parts of everyday living I wanted to ignore and/or just wanted to catch a breakfromthe stress I was feeling.

I try to keep thing balanced. Is not always easy.

Again, I am sorry for the loss. I can feel your pain.
Don't be hard on yourself. You do enough of that as it is.

I am here for you, anytime. I think you know this.