Loss is an inescapable fact of life for every single person on the planet. There is not, nor will there ever be, anyone who has never suffered the loss of someone or something they love. I firmly believe, through personal experience, that loss is a crucial part in one’s personal growth. Though in the moment, it may seem like the world is crashing down, but in reality, new doors are opening, and change is made for the better, if one is simply willing to push through. In June of 2012, my life was turned upside down. I remember the day clearly, the image forever burned in my mind. My family and I were sat in our living room watching an old Mel Brooks movie on the night of June 29th. We had heard reports of harsh thunderstorms in the area due
