i am full of admiration for my best friend. her long term relationship ended just after her father passed away. instead of disappearing into a bottle or wallowing in despair, she pulled herself together and got herself a new, interesting life!
yes, she should. she joined a community garden and helps out there, she got a part time job and took up badminton not something she would ever done before!
that is very unusual. she should be proud of herself.