Constant fear and uncertainty from "summary" of The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
The feeling of constant fear and uncertainty loomed over my family like a dark cloud, casting shadows on our every move. From a young age, I learned to expect the unexpected, never knowing what each day would bring. It was a way of life for us, a rollercoaster of emotions that left us dizzy and disoriented. My parents were like tightrope walkers, balancing on the edge of disaster with every decision they made. We lived on the edge of poverty, never knowing when the next meal would come or if we would have a roof over our heads. The unpredictability of our circumstances kept us on our toes, always ready for the next crisis to hit. As a child, I longed for stability and security, but those were luxuries we could not afford. Instead, we lived in a constant state of flux, moving from place to place, never staying in one spot long enough to call it home. The uncertainty of our future weighed heavily on my young shoulders, causing me to question my place in the world. The fear that gripped my family was like a monster lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce when we least expected it. We tiptoed around it, trying to keep it at bay, but it was always there, lurking just beneath the surface. It seeped into every aspect of our lives, poisoning our relationships and clouding our judgment. Despite the chaos that surrounded us, my parents remained steadfast in their belief that things would eventually get better. They clung to their dreams of building a glass castle, a symbol of hope and possibility in a world filled with darkness. And though their optimism was often misguided, it provided a glimmer of light in our darkest moments. In the end, the constant fear and uncertainty that plagued my family taught me resilience and strength. It forced me to confront my fears head-on and find the courage to face whatever challenges came my way. And though the road ahead was uncertain, I knew that as long as I had the will to persevere, I could overcome anything that stood in my path.
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