I know--I've been there before and I'll be there again. The next time I feel myself in that pit of isolation, rejectedness and pain, I'm going to make the choice to love myself like a loyal best friend
--unconditionally--and be extra kind to those bruised parts of my heart. Then, when I'm feeling strong enough, I'll look for those things that affirm and enliven me--those things are different for each of us--and feel gratitude for the beauty and sweetness that is there alongside the difficulty...

Best wishes as we journey together and apart,
Saffron