What you realize when you go through any stressful situation whether divorce, death, bankruptcy, or even an economic downturn can cause a feeling that the brain needs to interpret to understand. What the brain does next with the news of loss is to create a story of your future. Your future could look bleak with a loss; however if you control your own thoughts you then can control your feelings...once your feelings are controlled so are your thoughts and actions. I have learned how we react in times of stress and difficulties makes us who we are. Stay in control of your thoughts and your future is easier to obtain.