Well said—regardless of how unpleasant it may be, we all have something important to strive for. Something worth embracing misery for.

[ Strange that they'd get something that makes them feel worse than better, but in the end, this may be the most open-ended sin to indulge. That could be a boon in itself. ]

I would be happy to help you as you need, though I feel that what brings each of us sadness is very personal.