 (Nick Galifianakis for The Post) | Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: Last year, I had a beautiful baby girl. My best friend, "Mary," was so supportive and helpful right up until the time of our shower, which was virtual. Mary didn't show up and didn't say why. A few weeks after the birth, I realized Mary hadn't reached out at all. I messaged her to let her know I was thinking about her and hoped she was doing well. That's when she revealed she had a miscarriage and needed emergency surgery. She admitted the shower was too painful to attend and apologized for missing it. I apologized in case I had unintentionally said or done anything that might've hurt her. Everything seemed good between us. Since then, though, every month or so, when I've tried to reach out via text or social media, she will either respond very slowly or leave me unread. I feel so sad, because she was such a good friend. I don't feel as if I've been insensitive, and I genuinely want to be there for her. I'm starting to resign myself to the fact that our friendship is probably over. Do I need to slow down or stop initiating communication until she's ready to talk again? — So Sad | 
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