Here for a reason

Ever realize that you were put somewhere for a reason? I knew I loved the apartments we moved into when I found them but I also felt I needed to live here. I just thought it was because they are so much better then where we were before, today found out something which makes me feel like there was another reason I am here, in this specific apartment.... I met my downstairs neighbor today and she looked so stressed, worn out, and sad so I asked if she was ok. She's not. Her nephew was found dead last week and her family is not doing so well. I unfortunately can understand to an extent what they are going through and offered a listening ear anytime they need one. Alot of people try and be there when something like this happens but unless you have lost a child you can never truly understand the depth of the pain and guilt you feel....You don't want someone saying Im so sorry, or asking how you are doing or asking what they can do for you....You want someone to just listen, not say a word, let you get it out.... I think I need to find a way to help others who are going through what I have gone through. I think I am ready to talk about it, use my experiences to help others....