Hold on.

Hold on.

Build strong.

One step at a time...

[Agora1]

It's1994, I am very mesmerized by the photo. Each time I look at it, I see a deeper meaning. I'm sure many can interpret the shattered railing and steps depicting their life. One step at a time is a good rule of thumb to follow. Depending where those steps are leading us. This seems to be to no where but more rocky times ahead. Maybe I'm looking too deep into the photo you sent, but I am thinking about your last post of you being so lonely since your girlfriend left unexpectedly. Does this photo say what I think it does? Is that how you see your life right now without her?

We all lose people in our lives in different ways. We take things we learn from each relationship in order to make us stronger in mind and spirit. It sounds like this young lady gave you the foundation you needed at the time. Now it is your turn in taking when you've learned and using it to grow. I know you can do it and you'll be a better person for it. Remember your words of advice, One Step At a Time

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

I'm really happy you responded. I can tell you what I saw when I looked at this image- the future, and in some ways, the present too. After all, it's a black and white photo of ruined stairs looking back upon a rocky path, and my past thus far has been rather rocky. But I see myself looking back at the steps, and the rocks and contemplating each step it took to get to that vantage point, to have the perspective of this photograph, on top of the stairs. I was a troubled man before my girlfriend, and with her gone, I'm downright devastated and heartbroken. Though I may cry every day and night and miss a woman that's just not the same anymore, though I may have suffered so much already to get to her, though I'll have much more pains to endure in my future yet, I'll still be on top of the stairs... even if I'm looking back upon rock and ruin, and I'm standing alone. I'll make it.

[Agora1 in reply to Hidden]

I guess I was thinking along the same track as you. Interesting how one picture can say so much. Know that I wish you well. I know you will make it.

[Hidden in reply to Agora1]

Thank you. Thank you for listening. I wish you well.

[Windy101]

At times like this, all you can do is take deep breaths, feel the pain, and know that loss is part of being human and alive. You will heal. I never thought I'd get over the pain of my divorce, but I have survived. You will, too, my friend. You will.

[kenster1]

when I get to the top of those stairs I want to look out to a beautiful world full of love and peace where everyone is living in happiness.