He started plating the eggs while the bacon still sizzled away, nearly done. It was a mindless action, something he could do and think at the same time. He was so happy he was cooking during this conversation.

"As someone who's been through it, I can help, but it's different for everyone. You have to figure out the big stuff on your own. Took me months-..." But anyway, he flips the bacon around. "All you need to know is that there isn't a rule book and nothing that you must do. That doesn't make it easier, though, I know. Makes coming up with a gameplan a little harder."