Crying can be very healing...and therapeutic in itself. So, try to allow yourself to cry, even if you don't know what you're crying about. To feel such pain, to feel so sad, is enough....It gets overwhelming, especially when it all just swirls around...the tornado...

The other day, I was coming home from a doctor's appointment when I was experiencing excruciating knee pain. I got a cortizone shot and the dr apparently hit something when doing it, and I was writhing in agony for about 25 minutes. The dr was very concerned, even ran out to get me a cup of water, had a nurse keep an eye on me, checked in on me until the pain started to subside....and then re-evaluated me before letting me leave.

On the way home, I had a total meltdown....tears were just pouring down, and I didn't know why at the time. Just overwhelmed by everything...the misery...the emotional pain....the physical pain....and the cry really helped. I was wiped out afterwards, which felt somewhat peaceful....

I hope you can find some peace tonight, zoo....somehow.