Any form of grief is important and worth talking about. Although grief is often related to the death of a loved one, grief can come in many forms including disappointment, loss, and hardship.
Unrealized dreams cause us to grieve the future we imagined for ourselves. Further, it can make us doubt ourselves and make us lose hope that we will ever be able to achieve anything. It is okay to grieve unrealized dreams, but it is important to remember that there is more than one way to achieve success and happiness.
In The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Walls loses many homes while growing up. A house is more than a structure, it encloses together laughter, memories, hardships, friendships, and personal growth. When you lose a home, you lose what is familiar: the creaking stairs, the bathroom door that never seems to stay shut, the blinding ray of sunshine when sitting on the couch, and the feeling of relief you have when you open the front door.
The loss of hope, a missed opportunity, or a painful good-bye define us and shape us, but it does not stop us. Just like Walls, making the best of a situation and creating new dreams surrounded by loved ones can lead to beautiful outcomes.
Unrealized dreams cause us to grieve the future we imagined for ourselves. Further, it can make us doubt ourselves and make us lose hope that we will ever be able to achieve anything. It is okay to grieve unrealized dreams, but it is important to remember that there is more than one way to achieve success and happiness.
In The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, Walls loses many homes while growing up. A house is more than a structure, it encloses together laughter, memories, hardships, friendships, and personal growth. When you lose a home, you lose what is familiar: the creaking stairs, the bathroom door that never seems to stay shut, the blinding ray of sunshine when sitting on the couch, and the feeling of relief you have when you open the front door.
The loss of hope, a missed opportunity, or a painful good-bye define us and shape us, but it does not stop us. Just like Walls, making the best of a situation and creating new dreams surrounded by loved ones can lead to beautiful outcomes.