I’m Struggling, and I’m Grateful: A Tale of Two Truths

The gratitude won’t cancel out the struggle; it’s not meant to

The gratitude won’t cancel out the struggle; it’s not meant to

Photo by Rosie Kerr on Unsplash

If I scroll back through my photos of the last year, there is a clear delineation between joy and suffering. In truth, I suffered an unexpected but significant loss. From that moment forward, I tried desperately to hold onto my joy, but the impact of the loss pu…