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Old 09-26-2014, 09:35 AM
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For those of you with great difficulty adjusting, I would like to tell you a bit of my history. My father died when I was 24, suddenly, of a massive heart attack. He was my hero, and it took me years to recover from his death. I did not, at the time, seek help from a mental health professional. I should have. It could have helped me work through my grief. Later in my life, I did get help. I was about to divorce and had no idea what the direction of my life would be. The advice and counsel I received was life changing. Instead of fear and sorrow, I was able to face the future with enthusiasm and optimism. So for those of you struggling, consider talking to a counselor. It might help. It helped me.