I’m not religious, but I almost said ‘amen’ when I finished reading your post. You have a great choice of words, that’s a talent. My 2 cents? Life is a rollercoaster, many ups and downs. Live your life the way you want to and don’t listen to no one. I don’t believe in ‘dark places’. Turn the light switch on, it is your choice.
Thanks; this is of course another point of view