I think I just had a revelation. It's crazy how my mindset is completely overturned and now I have a totally new perspective of the situation. I feel so empowered and in control (of my thoughts and emotions), it's amazing. I think one has to eradicate whatever hope and just let go, in order to move forward. And now I'm at peace with the fact that the past will never come back to me and IT IS OKAY. Life goes on.