Oh my, so much emotion. I remember this feeling (these feelings) so well. I guess I still can relate, it's just different things that are weighing me down now. At least you're gathering strength throughout these... challenges in life.
I hope you have enough life vests for all of your needs. Hang on and know that you are continually inspiring and lifting others up. You are a life vest for some and that is hard. Try to be sure to make time for you to recharge and take care of you.
@byn, this is such a compassionate and understanding response. Thank you. I feel very much buoyed, to keep the theme going. I am taking time for me right now (even though it's been days when it should have been that day). I am grateful.