Life Lately

Five years. It's been five years. Everyone who'd ever been there before said, give yourself five years. Now here we are, standing at the deadline of that golden number for healing, so what's the verdict? (If you're new to the blog, you can read my annual update under the label "musings") Obviously, there actually is no magic number. I know this and so did all my wise councilors. But I have seen so much progress in the last year, that I know there is something to it. (Not only can I be alone now, I actually look forward to my days alone. I am able to spend more time in prayer and meditation without it turning into clenched fists and despairing sobs. I...