But sometimes the roles are reversed. We’re the ones people are watching on the news or reading about. A tragedy or loss of some kind has befallen us or those we love. And we’re reeling, gasping for air, and grieving the unspeakable losses that happen to other people. But as the shock begins to wear off, we slowly begin to realize that it is our turn “in the soup.” The journey we make back onto solid ground after having the rug pulled out from under us is one that has defined human history. Life is life. There will be tragedies and setbacks in all of our lives. Fighting our way back into life, one breath at a time; knowing when to surrender; practicing self-care and compassion; and summoning the strength and courage to go on and keeping the faith that there will be a better day lead us out of the soup. We become the better version of ourselves, slowly begin to turn the page on our losses, write new chapters of life, and make new memories.
