I’m genuinely sorry to hear you’re going through such a tough time. If you’ve found yourself here, it’s probably because your heart is aching, or maybe it feels like it’s been shattered into a million pieces. Believe me, I’ve been there, and I know how heavy everything can feel.

Music has this incredible way of wrapping us up in comfort. When you find a song that echoes the pain you’re feeling, it somehow helps to know you’re not alone in this. Even Beyoncé, the Queen B herself, has songs about facing betrayal. There’s something about break-up songs that feels like a friend holding your hand through the pain.

I want to share with you some of my go-to songs that have helped me and songs that others have told me were their lifeline during tough times.

(Link will take you to iTunes.)

I’m Angry

F*ck the Pain Away – Peaches

Flowers – Miley

Me, Myself & I, G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha

Blame, Calvin Harris Feat. John Newman

  Somebody that I Used to Know – Goyte

 Tyrone – Erykah Badu

Since U Been Gone – Kelly Clarkson

 Forget You – Cee lo Green

 Before He Cheats – Carrie Underwood

Like The Way I Do – Melissa Etheridge

We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Taylor Swift

The Scientist – Coldplay

I’m Sad

When I Was Your Man – Bruno Mars

Someone Like You – Adele

Unbreak My Heart – Tony Braxton

Apologize – One Republic

Stay With Me – Sam Smith

Bartender – Lady Antebellum

 Cry Me a River – Justin Timberlake

What Happened to Us?

“Let It Go” James Bay

 Foundations – Kate Nash

 Hate On Me – Jill Scott

Roses, The Chainsmokers Feat. ROZES

Make-Up Music

Lean on Me, Sounds From the Ground

Better Off Single

Golden, Jill Scott