Losing the "Us"

when an emotional injury takes place,

the body begins a process

as natural as the healing

of a physical wound.

let the process happen.

trust that nature

will do the healing.

know that the pain will pass,

and, when it passes,

you will be stronger,

happier, more sensitive and aware.

Mel Colgrove

from How to Survive the Loss of a Love

-chicken soup-