Well, I'm back.  It's my last semester of college, and this first week has been nothing but one continuous nightmare.  I think it's finally over - not for the best, but not for the worst either.  The tenseness that's been practically a constant companion for months now is finally gone, replaced by a worried resignation. 

I can't really explain, and I don't want to alarm anyone, because I'm fine - or at least, I will be.  I mainly wanted to let you all know that I might be a bit... tired/withdrawn/sad for a while yet.  So if I'm not the best at communicating, please just be patient with me.  I'm coping with one of the hardest challenges I've ever faced, and with its aftermath, and with knowing that it may never really be resolved. 

And if you wouldn't mind saying a little prayer, I'd really appreciate that too.