I feel horrible that one of the first communications I've had here has gone south some how. I apologize to anyone I offended. That was not my intent.
My intent, in a nutshell, was to let John know that he could count on me to be honest. And I felt I could possibly help him as I've been right where he is and I got the feeling he really wanted straight answers. His referral to the quality of his life was honest. And I hurt for him because I've felt that way.
I really did have good intentions.