Well May, you know my thoughts on living life rather than sitting on the sidelines ...
What a tragedy, and I can see how the unfairness also hit you hard at the time. Unsurprised to see how you related back to this when you had your own near miss, and it became an unhealthy mindset. I'm glad you've been able to work through this.
Powerful post my friend, it has me quite choked up from reading and thinking, although I am glad you shared it.