worst soap opera ever!

ok here goes! First blow: my youngest child announced in July that they are transitioning to female. I've now met my daughter and given her a handmade hat. No one else in the family knows that I've met her. She is starting her HRT today, so I'm grieving hard today. don't know if it's right or wrong.... it just is what it is....
2nd blow: My 74 year old father has melanoma. Hopefully they caught it in time, but just another stressor and fear for the future.
3rd blow: The election! self explanatory, no elaboration needed.
4th blow: Oldest son recently moved 200+ miles away. Not handling it well.
5th blow: Holidays are coming! Again, no elaboration needed! You get it!
6th blow: Veteran's Day... yes, I'm a veteran... don't want to be reminded of my time in the service. I was raped and victimized further by the military.... don't need old wound reopened, especially today.
I feel so raw and alone today. I've finally stopped crying, but it is not a stellar day...
My therapist keeps telling me that I'm a strong woman. I don't feel strong! I feel alone and bereft! Adrift in a leaky old dinghy being battered by large waves!
Once again, I apologize for whining... just need to vent and not feel so alone for a few minutes.

You are not whining! I am sorry you are having such a hard time. The events that are happening are real and hard and you need to get it out. I am glad that chose us to get it out with. (((Big hugs))) we may not be physically near you but we are here for you.

((guiltier)) I agree with your therapist. You're VERY strong. Dealing with all of this and still standing? I wouldn't resist a day!

But I'm sorry you're feeling sad.. I hope things will improve for you from now on

(((((((( hugs )))))))
Please don't apologise for "whining" - you're not.. We're here