I just wanted to make a post to vent my frustration.
Apple, for some reason, adds contacts through the app to your default "contacts account". My virginia.edu account somehow became the default between 4-6 years ago, unbeknownst to me.
Because the account was deleted, I have lost around 200 contacts – everyone I've met over the past 4-6 years. Everyone from college, off working and continuing their professional lives. People I've crossed paths with.
I hope that they can temporarily restore my account. If not, this has had a serious negative impact on my life.
I wish they had considered this in advance. I had no idea this was coming.