The little death... [Revised]

There are many things that happen in life that cannot be predicted, may not be expected but must be survived. I am going through that now, with the help and love of friends and family. In Shamanic paths this is known as the "Little Death", a time when you feel that everything of value, every reason for living has been violently and mercilessly stripped away from you. I can imagine that this is the closest I will ever get to wanting death.

But I am resilient and a survivor and I am surrounded by people who love me. I will make it through because I must.