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Give yourself some time
Oh bless your heart. So many of us here have experienced some type of grief with failed adoptions--all different situations, but the intense grief is similar.
Give yourself permission to feel your feelings. Some people bounce back more quickly than others. OUr situation was over 3 years ago, we've adopted since, and I can still remember the intense emotions.
You will be able to face the day again with a smile. It takes awhile. Submerse yourself in something uplifting. Personally, I had to stay away from the phone except for about 2 or 3 people. I watched alot of Christian television...I couldn't even find the words to pray for several months.
Keep coming here. Continue to reach out where you can receive support. I had to basically stay away from my best friend from childhood for over 6 months because she wasn't what I needed during this time. Give yourself permission to do what you need.
And remember. Breathe. Sometimes that's all you have the energy for....but it will get better.
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