...I can understand that. I had - well, still have, in some ways - problems with trusting people, and opening up and I think I would have eventually just closed myself off entirely. I was already a very lonely person, and I can't imagine how difficult it would have been to try to handle all of this on my own.

I really don't like the idea of doing that now, of course. I never would have wanted you to struggle like that either. I know you don't tend to get as lonely as I do, but it would've been terrible to withdraw completely like that.

So I'm really happy I've been able to help you! Thank you for helping me out as well, Albert. We really have come a long way, ja?