I don't usually post things like this, but I'm just sitting here blank eyed and could use some friends.

This man was one of my dearest friends for years. He has a history of alcohol abuse and what I would call depression. It has been characteristic of him to be incommunicado for months and then bounce back as if nothing had happened. Despite these quirks, we had loads of fun and he supported me in some of my darkest days.

He has been out of touch for almost a year, and last week I was notified that he's missing. His landlord somehow became aware that he wasn't coming home and his pets weren't being cared for.

I won't go into all the details, but predictable steps are being taken and so far -- nothing. As far as I know, he's a homebody -- doesn't go out much if at all.

I'm trying not to fear the worst, but it's getting harder.