Monday, pt 2

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It was late when Storyteller left to get ready for his first day at his new job, and I put the daughter to bed -- but she was awake again half an hour later due to a nightmare, so I brought her into bed with me. Usually she's a quiet sleeper, but last night she kept me awake until well after midnight. I feel exhausted and overwhelmed, but also that I want to start getting back to routine. If I were home alone today I would do nothing but grieve, and I don't think Lohain would want that. In fact, I can hear his voice in my mind telling me how strong I am, and reminding me what he helped me learn about transmuting pain into energy. I never thought I'd apply those lessons in this fashion, but it does help.