You've become a wiser, more empathetic person because of this ordeal, Martin. I'm glad things out worked out well for you and also your mom.

Letting people know they are not alone when they're going through terrible times in their life is so comforting and sometimes it's the only thing you can do.

Like many others, I have experienced the feeling of the world stopping. You can't imagine how everybody else could be shopping for groceries and washing their cars when your life has just fallen apart.

In these devastating moments, the world carries on, but we need at least one friend by our side letting us know we're not alone. Thank you for sharing this very well written story.