I don't think or expect that anyone who has not experienced what we have could possibly know what to say or do in order to help. When someone tells me to "cheer up" it's usually the last words out of their mouth before I fantasize punching them square in the nose! Sorry I would never actually get violent. They probably think their words help because I quickly smile as I imagine them suffering the wrath of my cheerful fist. Whacko. Oh gosh did that hurt? Well cheer up it'll stop hurting when the pain goes away. Fantasy can be so therapeutic at times. (I do not condone or encourage violence)

Sent from the dark side of the moon