A harsh reality -- sorry if it hurts anyone. Seriously.

[sammysunset]

At first, there was pain. Then, after the pain, there was despair. Then, after the desperation, there was anger and rage. Then, after the anger and rage, there was remorse. After the remorse, there was disgust and contempt. Then, after the disgust and contempt, there was disconnection. After the disconnection, there was happiness.

This is where I am, now.