No, I'm not dead yet, or abandonning anything.
Problem is, I can't use my friend's email anymore for at least several months, and maybe not even then, so my next option is being able to get internet back ourselves, and until we don't have to pay for storage anymore, that's not possible. That also means this will be the last time I can guarantee any kind of communication. I won't be able to see or reply to any responses you give to this until I have access to the internet again.
I'm really sorry this is such a long wait, but I really can't do more than I am. Keep your fingers crossed for something to change for the better in my life, and thank you all for being so patient with all these delays!