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Aug 23, 2011
To me the song is a heartfelt mix of hope and hopelessness at the same time. I first heard it sung by Adele on my way to visit my partner in the psychiatric unit where he was recovering from self-abuse and near-successful attempted suicide. I had to stop the car and cry floods I'd been holding back after weeks of being 'strong'. Anyone who has suffered childhood abuse will understand his lack of self-worth, yet from the moment that we met I found him special, kind, funny, loving and deserving of all I could offer. Sadly, not enough to heal him. Tho' I can't fix him, and maybe he doesn't want to be, this song helps me remember how much he means and gives me strength to be there for him as a best friend, whatever the future brings.