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A few kind words
Obviously this is a subject that's intrinsically important.  It's worth caring about and you care; concern and dedication are good things.  The challenge is to direct that energy into positive uses.

Two years ago an editor approached me for help; he had a block log an arm long (seven edit warring blocks).  He was working in an important but controversial area.  We communicated.  Tentatively at first; then more closely.  Not only has he never been blocked since then, but he's become one of Wikipedia's most prolific featured content contributors.  He has since become a sysop at four different WMF sites, is an OTRS volunteer, and was recently reelected as an arbitrator at Wikinews.  He still edits that same controversial topic, and has written two-thirds of its featured articles and good articles.

What he told me about his blocks was this: he treated them exactly as blocks are intended to bebreathing room.  He'd go out, get fresh air, do other things.  Then return relaxed and refreshed.

I don't mentor anymore, but if you'd like to seek a mentor I'd be glad to communicate with both you and the mentor.  Best wishes, 305 "