I don't think Holdfast was being insensitive here. Everyone's life has been difficult at some point. When you lose your job, lose a family member, or whatever it is that happens, it's always comforting to a certain extent to get sympathy from folks (empathy would be better). But, whatever the situation, the next day you WILL have to get up and face the music. And face the music you will, but be positive about it. Don't do the poor me thing.
Stoty, you're good dude. You'll make out well and one day might even be thankful that it worked out this way.