I have found something freeing in Buddhist teachings about suffering. Particularly Thich Nhat Han in "The Art of Power" but also others who talk about adopting a mindset of trying to lessen suffering around us as much as possible. It was liberating to me to realize that that mandate applied to my own suffering, as well. If you can extend compassion to include yourself, remember no one deserves suffering, really. No one. Certainly not you. And certainly not because you haven't been a good enough Buddhist. *g*

~`sending loving vibes~