Naemanson...lots of good advice here, plus sometimes it just takes time. I was a lifelong book addict...until my husband died. I still have trouble concentrating on the written word, nearly 2 yrs later. I lost music for a while too, but was able to get it back by hooking up with a music program sponsored by Hospice. I started playing in convalescent and long-term care facilities and it really helped me get back into playing and singing...I wasn't doing it "for myself" but working out appropriate songs for a much older crowd, trying to come up with sing alongs, etc. Quite different from my usual approach.

Don't give up on love...if love hasn't been good to you, now is the time to figure out why. If councilling appeals, even w/o funds you can usually find some support if you look around, either minimum cost or at least sliding scale. You can be your own therapist tho, if you're willing to work at it. There are those that say the unexamined life is not worth living!

A thot for you: time heals all wounds. A thot for her, if she really did you wrong: time wounds all heels. Breathe often, smile as much as you can...

Nancy