The need to believe?

[Ben Davis]

You're too kind Ben!!

Not at all. I'm simply giving recognition where it's due. You've done yourself proud.

I feel some days like a failure for having been weak after my grandmother's death, but I can't change it.

Would a 'failure' be where you are now?

You've discovered a lot in dealing with your grief. You should take courage in what you've achieved and what you've learned but more importantly, the way you did it. Like you said, it's the progress that counts. You can ignore any arbitrary indicators of 'success'.

I'm glad to have this community, and my own friends offline, who are super supportive.

That's probably the most important thing; friends who are willing and able to do so. You placed a lot of trust in us by sharing your journey. I hope we've lived up to your expectations.