Interesting - if troubling backdrop to your story.

I hope that your friend is recovering well?

Also - was he attacked because he was "successful"?

What could you be working on that could have inspired such an attack?

Bad things happen... I may not generally post about them but they happen. What comforts me is that I know that these are but challenges designed to lead me astray - and that they can only prod, not skewer.

Good luck.

Also - since you are new... you may find this to be a helpful read. :c)