Thank you for this Kiya.
For me, I do understand, when you've placed trust and opened to a person the problem gets inside us, which can actually be theier problem of neglect or rudeness.
I have come to believe that not responding to a person is a sort of acting out. There should be some sort of response so you know where you stand, as you say.
Its sad, there are some people - and in positions of responsiblity who dont seem to have learnt these simple principles.
We can do better at least, that's some comfort - do you think?
are you still having a problem with drinking at the minute?

riverx