[cedarforest]

It's VERY hard. But, I can tell you that, as Lostsister states, when we open our eyes & our heart to the wonderful things in the world, & the wonderful people who are willing to love us, rather than obsess on the one we simply must walk thru fire to have, then we gain a totally new perspective.

There's lots of things & lots of people to give us joy, if we simply open our hearts to it. AND, as Lost says, it begins with a profound realization that you DO deserve love. A LOVE THAT HEALS. It CAN be found, when you first learn to love yourself. When you understand how wonderful you are (& you are), it begins to change you. You no longer settle for things that will leave you empty & unfulfilled. Your standards change. It begins with a mindset, & it's not easy, & it's not always a smooth process. But it will work, if you work it. The harder the process is, the more fulfillment you will encounter, when it finally happens. Don't settle for less than what you deserve.--cedarforest