Just another one of those days...

Today is just another one of those days when I can't shake the sadness.  I feel like I do a pretty decent job most days of keeping my emotions intact, but a nightmare woke me up at 1:30 this morning and I guess it set the mood for the day. :(
If you have not heard this song by Lee Brice yet, you should listen to it when you can http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5E6JT89BS0.  I picture Chad's best friend from school singing this and what is so funny is that is exactly how you might see his truck (except it would have a Go USMC instead of Army) down to the dirty Braves hat and empty Gatoraide bottle and Skoal can...
I find many ways to sooth my heart when I have one of these days.  It might be listening to music that describes him or go to the cemetery for some quiet time.  If I'm at home it might be playing the country music station while I sit on the deck and I just sit quietly and either cry or just think and remember.  It might be screaming to the top of my lungs (if I'm home alone) and cry.  Sometimes it's doing base boards and just cleaning until I can't clean anymore and other times I just sit quietly or text his buddies to feel a little closer to him.
I don't know what is the best way to sooth this broken heart of mine, but I guess there are worst things I could do.
Nothing really works, but it does give me an outlet to cope at the moment and I guess that's what grieving is all about.
This song truly describes how I feel with the exception I may not come back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55GAUgjpDQA (If Heaven wasn't so Far Away).
I'm struggling for the 2nd season this year watching TN Vols play football without wishing I could call or text Chad play by play. 
I always knew Chad was a special person and had a huge heart, but hearing what a great friend he was to all his friends and how loyal he always was and how he still chose the right way when no one was looking makes me feel so proud!  He really was a good boy/young man.  He loved with all his heart and I love that about him.
How do you cope with grief (if you are unfortunate enough to have to cope with it)?  What gets you through the tougher days?  Do you have someone you talk to on bad days or do you just blog or deal with it on your own?  Share your coping methods and see if it helps someone else who might be having a hard time if you feel comfortable sharing.