Denise,

Sometimes it is too much, too damn much, which is why I watch rom coms and avoid deep thought. After more than a decade of caring for my very old parents I thought my life would begin again, instead I have been clawing my way out of pretty deep ditch, so what you are feeling resonates with me.

I call myself the snail, because I move slowly and carefully out of fear! LOL My friends used to call me "gangbusters and mountain goat," because I was speedy and surefooted.

After my echocardiogram last week I managed to make it through three aisles in the grocery story and then I nearly passed out at the checkout counter, because I could not easily stand in one place.

I have no sage advice to offer you, only to be here and commiserate with you. This is a difficult passage. It simply sucks out loud.