Replying anyway. No, it's not "playing the misery game." Losing your brother in one of the most horrific ways imaginable, and subsequently getting into a wreck that totals your car isn't, either. Those are things that have happened. And fine, so I misspoke. What I meant was that bad things have happened to me, as well, and they've been interfering with my ability to work, as well, and therefore I can sympathize with those affected. I'm sorry if my poor wording offended you.
EDIT: Still convinced the game is cursed.