conv: I'm 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_comma_ she pulled herself together and got herself a new_comma_ interesting life! My best friend's long-term relationship ended abruptly a while back_comma_ just after her father passed. I'm so full of admiration for her - instead of turning to drink or becoming crazy-depressed_comma_ she pulled herself together and made a new_comma_ exciting life her new reality. That is very unusual. She should be proud of herself. Yes_comma_ she should. She joined a community garden and helps out there_comma_ she got a part time job and took up badminton - not something she'd ever done before! Wow_comma_ I wish more would follow her example. That's a recovery. She's a very strong person and she also has lots of friends and family to help her. She's a lovely person and deserves the best in life!