By Sabrina Tong (23S03Q, Peer Helper) and Yong Zhe (23S03H, Peer Helper)
Cover image by Johnathan Lim (23S03M)
“My parents are divorcing, my boyfriend broke up with me and I failed all of my CTs. How do I remain positive when my whole life has gone downhill?”
Dispirited Danielle
Dear Dispirited Danielle,
It seems as if times have been tough for you lately. The loss of your family, a treasured relationship, and another blow in terms of academics: these are distressing circumstances on their own, and the combined effect of all those events would be a blow to the gut for anyone. Yet, your question illustrates a tenacious spirit that will be important in toughing out these dismal periods. We think that it is admirable that you are looking for ways to remain positive even when your life is, for lack of a better phrase, falling apart at the seams.
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