Growing up I thought that my friends and I
would be together through everything like graduating, going to college, getting
married and starting a family; all the normal things we think about when we
become adults. Little did I know, and now come to learn, is my friends are not
invincible and can't cheat death. I knew from the beginning what death was and
that it's what happens when we finish our legacy and grow old with our loved
ones. I was wrong and lately it feels like a wave of toxicity coming across our
generation to wipe us all out. It hurts to see the ones who you have become
your own person with leave and you never being able to share your experiences
with. All these waves that devour me hits me with realization that even though
I can’t control the fate of others, I need to learn how to live like it’s my
friends' last. I need to put up a wall so if anything were to happen to anyone
of us, they or myself will know they were loved and cared for through
everything. Now I’m only human so life can’t be that easy and perfect, but I am
willing to try, I think we all should try to do that more. Even just subtle
reminders to your friends and family to show love. I’d say write it down but
that is more difficult so at the end of every week, reflect and try to be sure
you showed some type of gratitude. I know the community is going through some
tough times at the moment and we may never get over that but a way to make
yourself and others feel a bit happier, we need to show love and support.
-Samantha Mason
