I'm sorry you felt exposed by what you shared. I don't think you should, but your feelings are yours.

I can only imagine how difficult it must be for you, and for that past online friend I mentioned. What's important is if sharing helps you (and possibly others), in the end. I am certain that if that friend I mentioned frequented this website, she would have wanted to chat with you. You know, you never know what others are experiencing out there.

This particular thread is a very fast-paced one. It's quite likely that you only heard from me, not because of any lack of desire to respond to you (or discomfort), but just sometimes the posts get written fast, and we all occasionally miss some. I hope you will see it like that. We've all written occasional posts here where we needed support, but didn't get it. Again, not because of snub. Just, it happens. It's also sometimes difficult to know what to write/say.

You know, I had a nephew who died as a result of bipolar depression (suicide). Sometimes when people write about suicidal ideations, I just don't know what to say, even though people might think I can/should say something. In any case, I do not believe that those who didn't respond judge you (or your son) in any way. Mental illness is so complex, and most all of us know it.