Loss and grief from "summary" of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Loss and grief are two constants in the human experience. We carry them with us, like heavy stones in our pockets, weighing us down as we navigate the world. They shape us, mold us into who we are, leaving imprints on our souls that can never be erased. When we lose something or someone we love, we are left with a void that cannot be filled. It is a wound that never truly heals, a scar that we carry with us for the rest of our days. Grief is the price we pay for loving deeply, for allowing ourselves to be vulnerable in a world that is so often cruel and unforgiving. In the face of loss, we are forced to confront our own mortality, to come face to face with the fragility of life. We are reminded that nothing lasts forever, that everything we hold dear will one day slip through our fingers like grains of sand. But in the midst of our pain, there is also beauty to be found. In our grief, we are reminded of the depth of our capacity to love, of the connections that bind us to one another. We are forced to confront our own humanity, to acknowledge the fleeting nature of our existence. Loss and grief are not weaknesses to be ashamed of, but rather a testament to the strength of the human spirit. They are a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is light to be found, hope to be held onto. In our grief, we are brought closer to ourselves and to each other, united in our shared experience of loss.
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