Why do bad things happen to good people?

I ask this question quite a few times in my head on a day to day basis. I have been told "That's just life, sweetie. Life has it's twists & turns and road blocks along the way". In that case, I need to find a detour quickly. Alright that is how it is going to be. I just have to hang in there and stay strong which is sometimes easier said than done. I feel like I am trapped in a bubble in the middle of a busy intersection. I am not concerned with people watching me but me watching them go about their everyday business. Until then, I just want to wake up from this complete nightmare and have it all make sense.