Hmmm. Seems like lessons. With each give, there is a take, or a way to tell you not to take each forward step for granted. It was a little mixed up at first, but I think I got a little idea of your trials, and the "hardening" you had to go through.
"I strengthen my poor heart,
and you give me your all."
Was this the blessing given upon you for learning to be strong?

I have absolutely no idea what he was trying to do, I will say this: it was like I was falling slowly into a state of depression for leaving behind my old life and with a painful wrench he pulled me away from those haunting memories, completely confusing. That's why he's my strange savior, that and once I was ok he just up and left. I have the strangest friends.