history: A few weeks ago a lady at my job got a promotion i thought i was going to get. A few weeks ago a lady at my job got a promotion i thought i was going to get. Oh no! I am so sorry. That is really tough.   It was really a tough one to swallow. Did you get any feedback on what you could do to improve your chances next time?
current: Nope. I think it was just favoritism to be honest. 
next: Ah, that happens.  Again, very sorry. Maybe you can find the silver lining in it. Or, find a new job and get a fresh start somewhere else. 