They, whoever they may be, only win if you give up.
So don't give up.
It's a bummer about the cottage but it's still going strong somewhere.
Buck up, back straight, shoulders (you female candians have shoulders right? You're so skinny it's hard to tell) squared and wearing determination like a protective shield.
Now go study. When your studies are done for the year then you can mourn your loss.
Gramps and Granny are Ok, the rest is fluff.