"Sometimes, the things that bring us sadness are hard to let go of because they were once the only source of our happiness." This poignant sentiment was scrawled behind a photograph of Kara with Lena, written by Kara herself a year ago during the time Lena worked with Lex. Now, as Lena reads those words, a crushing realization settles over her : perhaps she hasn't truly forgiven herself and is burdened by more pain than she'd admitted. She retreated into isolation, shutting out everyone around her. When Kara unveiled her true identity as Supergirl to the world, her life took a difficult turn. But after two months, the chaos had quieted into a fragile routine. The unending stream of fans was the only disruption in an otherwise peaceful existence. Kara felt a profound sense of fulfillment, surrounded by loved ones, her friends, her sister, her niece, those who made her life meaningful. Before Day 1. It was on that very first day that the person she cherished began to disintegrate, piece by delicate piece. The heart-wrenching realization struck her : someone she loved more deeply than she ever thought was slipping away... *** I do not own the characters from Supergirl. Rated mature for themes of depression, suicide, dark thoughts, and self-harm.. Basically my version of season 7.