Character: Trevor Benson

I really wanted to help her, but I knew from my own experience that guilt must be fought one on one, there is no place for allies in this battle.

No matter how sensitive I considered myself, it was difficult for me to enter into her position, to fully understand how her life was going. I wanted to support her, I felt sorry for her with all my heart, but I could not deceive myself: I did not truly empathize with her. Everyone has a personal, hidden world where no one else can ever get to.

I told myself to accept the situation as a given and not expect more, but some things are achievable only in theory, not in practice.

Once in the hospital, people seek support; when something threatens life, the desire for loved ones becomes irresistible. It seems to be in human nature.

On the road, people often indulge in reflection.

People don't respond well to threats.

Sometimes it's better to lie low and not contact anyone for a while.

- Only one thing will help - work. Focus. Good habits help to cope with emotional upheaval.

- Believe me, there is almost always where to worsen the situation.

I have to come to terms with the fact that I can't control other people. I can only influence my behavior.

My past experience has warned me not to fall in love with a woman who is about to be left behind. Nothing good will come of it. It will hurt her, and so will I, and even if we don't break up right away, I've learned from my own experience that distance spoils any affection.

Each time I approached a narrow circle of acquaintances, naively believing that we would remain friends forever. Since we're hanging out together, I thought, this will continue. It turns out friendship works differently. Life changes, people change too. Years later, only a few friends - and then, if you're lucky - continue to communicate with you. I have repeatedly wondered why some people stay with you for years, while others move away.

Over the years, I have come to the conclusion that the family is like your shadow on a sunny day, it is here, right behind your back, invisibly following, no matter what happens. Family is always there.

No wealth can replace living parents.