CHILDHOOD DISAPPOINTMENT THAT CHANGED MY PERSPECTIVE

I’ve often heard the saying, "Every disappointment is a blessing," but I beg to differ. Not all disappointments turn out to be blessings. I strongly disagree with that statement, probably because of an experience I had when I was 12. It was the biggest disappointment my kid sister and I ever faced. Sadly for us, it was on Christmas day, of all days-and it came from our mom.

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So, how did it happen?
I vividly remember how my mom made arrangements for the places we would visit on Christmas day. She planned to take us to our grandparents’ house in the neighboring town, after which we would proceed to the biggest Christmas event for kids in town. That event was always the highlight of the season, filled with fun from start to finish. Missing it was out of the question, until my mom changed everything.

My sister and I were beyond excited. She kept praying for the day to come because she couldn’t wait to see Grandpa, who adored her. We made our own little plans, imagining all the fun we would have that day. But when we woke up on that fateful morning, we were met with heartbreaking news.

Mom told us that our plans had been postponed to the next day because she had an important assignment at church that she couldn’t turn down. I was devastated. The event was never the same the next day, the day 2 is usually dull and almost empty. I clenched my fists in frustration, trying to hold back my tears, but my kid sister couldn’t stop crying. Even though she was just a child, I could see the anger in her eyes.

To make things worse, our dad wasn’t around to console us. He had traveled to the village the day before due to an urgent matter.

That was the first time I truly felt the weight of disappointment, and I must say it wasn’t a good experience. It left a lasting impact on me and made me realize how deeply disappointments can affect a child. I was furious, but I controlled my emotions by locking myself in my room and playing games. After some time, I came out, picked up my food, and ate. My kid sister, on the other hand, cried for hours before my mom finally managed to calm her down.

Looking back on this incident, I now understand the profound effect disappointment can have on people, especially children. I encourage parents to be mindful of how they handle their children’s expectations because disappointments can shape emotions in ways we don’t always realize. If some adults struggle to handle disappointment, imagine how much harder it is for a child.

Thank you for visiting my blog. I hope you enjoyed my submission on the topic: The Science of Disappointment.

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