Commentary

In a world of denial and fantasy

DEAR READER

It is debatable whether emotional pain causes more damaging long-term effects to one's spirit than even the most severe physical injuries.

However, there is no contest that when a human being suffers grave emotional pain whether heartbreak, crushing disappointments or a hopeless future, the natural thing is to slip into a world of denial and fantasy - the most lethal weapon of ultimate self-destruction.

Camille's story in THE WEEKEND STAR is not unlike thousands of those who hold to a thread of hope when their single hope of surviving a terminal illness is violently ripped from them and they are left to brood, curl into themselves or shut out the world.

However, instead of facing the problems of an uncertain future they are left with a broken spirit skimpily disguised by a show of strength and contentment.

They are so bent on showing the world they are strong individuals that they fail to see the most important things - the need for family support at this crucial time, a warm hand of a friend or even the sincerity and love of the Divine One.