Originally Posted by
rivka 
The text message I got back was saying things like "you will NEVER know what i've been through" and "don't assume you know what it's like.....stuff like that....VERY NASTY. Not the type of texts Im used to from him.
Not too much help here, but hearing "you will never know...." stuff triggered something in me.
If I never hear this stupid phrase again, it will be too soon. Even reading it makes me all angry right now.
Dude sounds toxic and self-involved. I would give him some time to sort himself out. Don't waste your time on someone who doesn't appreciate you. You sent a very thoughtful message, and no decent person would view it as an opportunity for some weirdo pain competetion.
Hope he does well, though.