Stand back up child. Nothing like this is worth this sadness. Nothing has changed; what is meant to be, will be.

Fill each day with the happiness of the present. Make your joy if you can’t find it, the purr of kitties; a well-meaning hug from someone who cares; getting lost in art, doodling; maybe read or write a good book!

Get out and enjoy the crisp breeze. Work out until your sweat replaces your tears. Clean and organize, get out of your slump. Water your garden and watch it grow.

There is more to life, and goddamnit, you know it. Take a moment if you must, but feel it, then let it go. Life is better than you admit…get out of your head and live it.