And It All Goes Silent

Today, one of my biggest fears came true. And though I was told numerous times that "everything is going to be alright," it didn't make anything any easier. Right now, I feel numb. My eyes burn from crying. And my heart aches. Now, I'm just left with the hum...the hum of my head spinning and my emotions depleted. And though I can only hope that tomorrow I wake up and realize that this has all been a nightmare, I have to prepare myself for the likelihood that this is all real.