Problems are an inevitable part of personal development. People may lose their jobs, get sick and sometimes even die in accidents. When you're young and things aren't going very well for you, it's hard to understand it to the full extent. But the smartest and at times the hardest thing we can do in such situations is to use our reactions to strenghten our will and determination. You may want to scream for as long as you want, throw things at the wall, cuss/swear out loud- but you're above all of these, right? Inability to keep emotions under control usually makes things even worse. And although tragedies are indeed bad, they give us an opportunity to become stronger. Mira, reading your writing here is always a pleasure. It’s always thoughtful and beautifully expressed. Well done