I try to reach out, but no one is there.
I cry out, but no one hears.
I walk alone in the darkness, stumbling, confused, lost....
I am so tired... I see no light in this wilderness of pain.
The darkness is so heavy, it feels like a weight on my chest...
crushing, painful and bruising.

Yet, I must keep walking
everywhere I turn, there are voices asking for my help.
asking me to bear their pains and sorrows.
I lift them up, taking their pain.
Smiling and encouraging them through my own pain and grief.

Where is my help, my hope, my strength?
I don't know anymore...