Yack,

A couple of thoughts.

Inevitably when we experience unwanted detours on our road of life, it increases our empathy for other people and their challenges.

When I lived in the South, I learned a new expression. Southerners will call you a mess, in an affectionate way. It is their way of saying you are funny, wonderful and their friend. It takes a little getting used to. The first time my friend called me that. I said, "What?"

Also you mentioned wanting to get back to yourself. Well that person may not exist anymore. When we go through experiences we don't understand, it changes us. It's like a metamorphical experience -- and when you make it through -- you come out as a beautiful butterfly!!

Glad today has been a good day for you. Wishing you many more good days!!!

EJ.