Wow when I got through the posts I realized there are many hurting people out there.... my prayers are offered....but I wanted to respond to the friend who wrote to Rob....
Strength is when you reach out - empty all the ugly stuff from your gut and your heart and just let it all go.
Reviewing it daily doesn't get you on the path. Dump it at the side of the path and start out with a fresh heart.
Putting yourself down for past mistakes is old stuff and doesn't get you on the path. Dump it.
Take little baby steps as soon as you open your eyes in the morning. Start your life each day and look forward to the pleasures you will find - little things like a smile from someone you pass by - even if you have to smile first.
Start listening to people instead of being so involved with yourself. Reach out - listen, learn, hear, and love yourself.
If you give up now you will never know what wonderful things are meant for everyone - if you have the courage to continue on the path. Aren't you just a little curious to know what's ahead? Aren't you curious to know just how strong you are?
Take little steps, if you feel you might fall back, sit down and regroup but keep moving ahead.
And when you know you've reached a good place come back and share - so you can help another.
Excellent suggestions.
I commend your post!
"Adversity is the first path to truth."
~Lord Byron