Wounds in Life
"Each of us has wounds in life. Just look at the wounds of Jesus—they are reminders that you are not alone, and that you are deeply loved by God." Lately, I’ve been feeling so down and alone. It’s been almost a year since I lost the bond I once had with my closest friends. I failed two subjects during the second semester and now I’m retaking them this Summer. Our scholarship was discontinued due to issues with the foundation. And above all, I’ve been feeling isolated—emotionally and spiritually. Last night was one of the loneliest nights I’ve ever had. All the pain, the sadness, the thoughts I tried to suppress, came rushing in all at once. I’ve been trying to focus on school this Summer, thinking I can set my problems aside for now—but they keep creeping in. I miss my friends. I miss how, even when I tried to push them away, they would still be there. How they just knew when something was wrong, even if I didn’t say a word. They never needed an explanation. They simply...