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Besides Anne Frank and Victor Frankl I also enjoyed reading "Night" and "All but my Life." All are about the Holocaust and most people lost everything & everyone. MY BF lost her wonderful 19yo daughter and yet she goes on and finds joy in life. Yes there is much sadness too. I choose to be happy and enjoy life. It is really just a choice. We can't control what happens to us but we certainly control our reactions and feelings. If you have never looked at Cognitive Behavioral Therapy you might want to explore this. WE have but one life and I for one intend to enjoy it and not waste it.
CBT therapy is like so many things. It takes time and effort -- both in short supply when you work for a living. And if you work, have kids, and perhaps other obligations -- forget it. You might as well drink more wine at night and watch more TV.

I have been seeing a CBT therapist for like 3 years now. She gives me all these assignments but I either don't do them at all or I barely scratch the surface. Why? Because if I did the CBT stuff I would not have time to do much else. No grit to do it left at the end of the day.


I read Kurt Vonnegut. It helps to feel less alone.