A recent Times article examined heartbreak, the trauma surrounding it and potential ways of dealing with it.

Have you ever experienced heartbreak in your life, whether brought on by death, an illness, a breakup or some other cause? How did it feel? How did you recover from it? Did anything positive come from the experience?

Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to learn more.

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