((((((((((Free1))))))))))
I'm so sorry for your pain

I can so relate to everything you wrote... it hurts so much when the people that we trust most in our lives leave us. And it's SO hard because we do think that it's something that we did wrong... but you have to know that it's not. There is NOTHING wrong with you, and you are by no means horrible. Please try and remember that.
Going to the desert sounds awesome... and if you can actually do that, then I'd say go for it! You deserve to have some time to yourself and relax.
Just know that you are not alone in your feelings... we're all here for you.

Jacq