Breaking Up is Hard to Do

I just got broken-up with for the first time since high-school.  I haven't had a ton of relationships in the past, but it's interesting to note that I'm usually the one doing the breaking.  I won't pretend that it hasn't been hard.  I've been very humbled, very emotional, and very loved by many good friends around me.  I took some time off from school. I've been doing a lot of writing, and a lot of thinking, and all of it has been good therapy.

I'm not posting this for attention or for sympathy, really, I think I'm out of the worst of it - definitely feeling more normal and happy. The reason I am posting this is out of gratitude.  Gratitude for the experience, for what I learned, and feeling like I did the best I can.  I have had a lot of regrets in regards to past relationships, but after this one, I have very few.  Also, and probably most importantly though, I want to express gratitude for the spirit and personal revelation.  I've tried very hard to stay close to the spirit through this, and to stay worthy of its promptings.  I have gained much understanding and comfort from my Heavenly Father and know that I will never be alone, even when I feel the most alone.  Thank goodness for my understanding of the plan of salvation and for a knowledge that everything happens for a reason.  I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who always knows what I need better than I do.  This is a lesson I hope to never forget.