Empathy really sucks sometimes. I fear my strength is wavering, that I am losing my grip. I feel so helpless, so lost. Is there nothing I can do to help? My heart feels so heavy. There are things that flash in my mind, that feel so wrong. Thoughts that break my heart. Why do I feel like I am falling apart? Like I may be losing everything I care about? Or at least like there should be more that I could be doing to make things better? Is it too late to pick up the pieces and to make things as it feels they should be again? What happened to us? Where did our hearts and minds go? I miss you. How do I get back to you? How do I reach you again? Your heart feels farther from me than ever. I still feel you, within me, but your presence seems so weak. My hand is out to you. My heart is open. You are always welcome here. You always have a place. My grip seems to be slipping, I don't know how long I can hold on. I can't let go. I have to keep my head above the water. I know I can bring you back. How much time will it take? What will happen if I slip and fall in as well? No, I can't even think about it. It just isn't an option. I know I can bring you back into the sun. I know I can see that smile on your face again.