It's not fair

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Prudence

And it's my fault. Because I got people's hopes up and couldn't make it work and now he'll be a deformed cripple and I get to live with that guilt for the rest of my life. I should never have gotten involved.

How is it your fault, Prudence? You tried your best to cheer people up. You tried to make a difference in a very tough circumstance. You should pat yourself on the back for that.
People live very fulfilling lives in a wheelchair or with a cane or a artificial leg. He needs to make the best of his situation whatever it may be. You'll help, but his condition is not your fault. You didn't give him cancer.
If you feel guilty, Prudence, that's your doing. Don't take that on. You have nothing to feel guilty for.