Please read Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8 and Part 9 for context. Thank you. Through addressing my denial, grieving my losses and learning to accept myself my eyes slowly opened to behold the benefit of my disappointments and discouragement. Although at the time -- when I was disappointed, depressed and discouraged -- I could not see the benefit of … [Read more...]