At some point in our lives, each of us is struck down by pain and loss that threaten our very existence. The tragedy is that in those moments of agony, many feel utterly alone and ashamed: they think there is something horribly wrong with them because they can not cope and they despise themselves for the weakness they feel.

People suffering needlessly in this way can find comfort from realizing they not alone, that others, too, have felt knocked down and beaten up by life. They can have hope from knowing others have fought their way back to happy, healthy lives. And they can become empowered to fight their own battles by learning what others did to move on to a life of well-being and joy.

Again, thank you for sharing your experiences. By doing so, you are helping others along on their journey.