Wait, so let me get this straight. Your neighbor took out a loan using YOUR property as collateral? Is that what happened? So now you have to sue the bank to keep your property? Yikes.

I think the 'giving up' part goes hand in hand with depression. Of course there are various degrees of depression -- just because you aren't suicidal, it doesn't mean that you aren't depressed. I'm not trying to tell you how you feel, but just from an outsider's point of view, people who are not depressed don't give up on themselves.

I can, however, understand your strong reaction to your lawyer not wanting to talk to you. However, you are the customer and are entitled to an explanation. Could you write him a calm note asking for a summary and perspective of what's going on and then fax it to his office? Maybe give a fax number where he can send you a reply?

You deserve everything -- this is YOUR property and YOU are the client. Do everything with as much dignity as you can muster and if you stay on the high road, then whatever doesn't work out to your satisfaction will not be because you didn't give it your best shot.

What do you think?
Love,
LMo