Bad things happens to everyone, there’s absolutely no exception on that. But how we respond to them defines each of our character, and the core quality of our lives. We can, of course, choose to sit in perpetual sadness, immobilized by the gravity of our loss. Or we can choose to rise from the pain and treasure the most precious gift we all have within ourselves... Life itself. “Mei?” Violet said, softly knocking on the wooden door a few times. This was second attempt in getting her to come out after the trial from yesterday. She wearily glanced over to Mei’s father, patiently waiting as he crossed his arms in a casual stance. But of course, something about his presence seemed to be making the atmosphere heavier for Violet. But thankfully, Mei eventually managed to pry h

