There are few things that emphasize a feeling of a worthlessness more than knowing that someone you care about is in pain, and knowing that there is absolutely nothing at all you can do to help them. No words you can offer to relieve the agony. No touch you can proffer to ease the suffering. No amount of solace to ease them.

I am at a loss of vast proportions, and I don't know how to handle it. My instincts fail me, because I don't have recourse. I cannot help what I cannot understand. And I cannot understand anything.

I would rather take the pain for you than know you sit quietly in agony...