7. Nothing I said in the above post is intended in any way to minimize the awful suffering you are now enduring. Many people will never go through anything as difficult in their entire lives. You will not only survive it, but will come out on the other end a better person than you would have been without it. Many people who never endure suffering end up being selfish and unable to empathize with others--as we discussed in your post yesterday.

8. Be strong, love yourself, and endure your pain with courage and dignity. A better day will come, my friend.