@lindasmith1222 You asked how someone avoids life or handles the kind of stress you are dealing with. My answer, certainly not meant to be tongue-in-cheek or flippant, believe me, is to be gentle on yourself, and patient. You are in a fragile spot. As @hopeful33250 said, it is a situation that makes your whole body ache, and your mind has a hard time accepting everything. Getting outside for some fresh air will help. Letting yourself be grateful for what is in your life now, may also help.

What did you do today to ease your stress levels?
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