See...
Heh...I know...I have to figure this out myself.
...you already get it.
;-)
Each path is different. What's right from one perspective is horribly wrong from another.
I'm certain, you'll do very well Jody. No one promised the caterpillar an effortless transformation into a butterfly. It's messy, unusual and feeling out of place in one's surroundings suddenly is part of the game. However, one realizes one placed oneself here for a reason, so one usually looks around and sees that there are lessons to be learned and experiences to be had - and all with this new perspective. While certain things get harder, others are much easier. Peace of mind...is one that benefits greatly.
Like those pioneers that crossed a wasteland to get to the free and open west, the journey was rough but the destination was worth it.