I didn't ask for or press for this information; she brought it up in connection with a topic she might write about. I told her I was sorry to hear she was going through this--and that he was. The conversation moved on.
I am glad I didn't say too much about Ryan because his bad outcome shouldn't be on this kid's mind. I did say, "He always said there was nothing to do over there but drink and lift weights." She agreed with me so fast--"that's what he says, too"--that it almost took my breath away.
It's nearly 30 years since my brother was there, going through what this guy is going through. And this student is just a bit younger than I was then. The similarities probably end there, but my goodness.
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