You were SO RIGHT ON when you said "We cope as we know how and no one should judge". As long as we are not coping at someone else's expense, or in a knowingly hurtful way, then each has to find his/her way through the mire.

Some days I cope with determination and grit (with the Lord's help) and just decide to push on through.

Some days I cope by temporarily "running away", though not always literally. I just need a break, an escape from it all.

Like you, I know that there are things I "could" do, but it's not worth the trade-off to me.

I am my own worst judge sometimes, and believe me, the competition is fierce.

Glad to see you posting. Keep it up!