honestly, there is never a day that passes that the old empty feeling doesn't raise its ugly head and gives me the old phttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
ask any coach - the best defense is a great offense - since i know i will face those feelings at some time (you know, somebody says something; or a set of circumstances come about; etc... and the feelings show up) i plan for it so i'm not knocked completely off my feet - although it takes me a few deep breaths and usually a few tears to regain balance - i pray and i call friends who understand - soon positive thoughts start to come back - i am not trying to sound preachy or like i have everything under control - I don't - just wanted to share my battle plan