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I'm glad to see Gabby's parents highlight that there are MANY others that go missing under mysterious circumstances and no one ever hears about them. As has been pointed out here, on the news, etc, plenty of people of color and other minorities don't get the attention that they deserve.

As far as [USER=168]@theSeb[/USER] 's  post goes, the reason I'm more empathetic for Gabby and people in her situation compared to malaria, or cancer, is that your significant other is suppose to have your back. They are suppose to be there for each other. Your spouse isn't suppose to emotionally abuse you, gaslight you, or hurt you. Heck, forget them being a couple, friends are suppose to have each other's back. I would never lay a finger on a girlfriend or friend. I try to be there for my friends in any way I can. One of them is going through some tough stuff right now, and when I heard how distraught her voice was on the phone, I just drove over (after asking/telling her) and we talked for a few hours about it. I've also gone through some stuff myself last year and one of my other friends picked me up and we talked about it.

Killing someone (significant other or friend) is the ultimate betrayal and violation of that trust, and that's why it hits me harder than a random homicide or the 1100 malaria deaths per day.