It finally happened. I was just foreshadowing a conversation with someone, anticipating the person asking me how I've been and perhaps answering, "I've had a lot of shit going on." It was that statement that caused a lump to rise in my throat. In truth, yes I have had a lot of shit going on. But I handled those things like a champ. Sure I had the momentary meltdowns involving a day in bed and too much wine... But I got up and handled business one thing at a time until I conquered those challenges. Maybe I am quick to respond with the tale of woe because I normally have a hard time patting myself on the back. It's not often in any situation that I allow myself to reflect on positive results that were solely achieved by my own actions. I think it's time for me to respond more realistically - "there's nothing I can't handle!" Or maybe "real life has its challenges but I'm blessed with the fortitude to conquer them!" I wil