Only the Strongest Survive

Somebody recently asked me "how are you?" GOOD question: I don't have a satisfactory short answer. I think I am ok Its a strange thing,(this elephant in the room) my past is never really far enough away; a bit like leaves in the autumn wind, it settles till the next gust comes along. Should I just lie,? and say ok thanks ?, I am caught-up between the two worlds of his and hers what support structure that is available in the UK, you must find for yourself takes years to get help and advice from official sources till then, you are left to swim, against the tide,on your own. Only the strongest survive. Elizabeth alexander 18/1/2016