I was doing this for me, but perhaps I can help someone else while I am at it. We are all connected in some way! Maybe someone else will read this and it can help give them strength and understanding when they need it the most.
My first post is about something that I have been attempting to understand for some time. Something that we all deal with from time to time throughout our lives. It's also something that I had to deal with recently. Pain! Not physical pain, but emotional pain. Perhaps one of the hardest things we deal with in our lives. It comes in many sizes, shapes, and forms. It can be paralyzing and affect every aspect of our lives if we don't deal with it properly. I can't say the proper way of dealing with it, but I'm getting better at it. I have noticed there are 3 types of people when it comes to dealing with emotional pain.

The first type are the lucky ones. Those that can move forward from anything without looking back. Those that are in control of their thougths and emotions. They can push it out, smile and just keep going on. They don't hold their pain in and seem to be so comfortable with themselves and their lives that they just know everything happens for a reason. They know life will always get better and are secure in that belief. These people are rare, but we can learn a lot if you know one of them.

The second type are those that hold their pain and carry it with him like it is their best friend. They keep adding to it like fuel that keeps them going. Eventually it destroys them! It destroys their relationships and pushes everyone that cares about them away. These people are more common than the first type, but still rare.

The third type is where most of us fall, including myself. Our pain is a process. We go through stages, which can repeat itself several times. Some of us take longer in this process, but we eventually find a way to let it go. It's not an easy process and it will sometimes make you question everything about yourself and your life. I am amazed by friends during these times! People that you may not have talked to in years that will help you and listen to you! I thank God for having these people in my life! They will give you advice. Some of it you will listen to and most of it you will ignore! That is not what it's about though. It's about the listening and I cannot say enough what it means to have people like that in your life! I am grateful and humbled by these people. The only thing I can say is embrace the process. Let it strengthen you and give you understanding. Understanding of who you really are and what you want out of life. Life is not a destination it is a journey. Make sure you are the one that writes the last chapter of your own life. Stay strong and God bless!