[ He shakes his head, frowning a bit. Maybe because sometimes that feels like it's all he does; cope. Make it through the day and say that's the best he can do. He knows it shouldn't be. ]

We all have to cope. No one wants this.

[ No one in their right mind, at least.

But her question makes him pause. He doesn't have a direct answer, unable to fully weigh one against the other. Sometimes it feels just like one big nightmare--is there really a beginning and end from one to the other? ]

I don't know. There are a lot of similarities...they're both nothing anyone should have to go through.

[ And deftly doesn't offer any further explanations. ]