First Light

Reality could dawn on you like the the first rays of light peeking over the horizon. A gradual reveal taking its time to unravel. Oftentimes, it hits you like an icy beverage thrown unexpectedly in your face. Either way, they could both yield the same brutal outcome--you're jolted back to your senses once and for all. Harsh realizations could pain you for weeks, months, maybe even longer. On the bright side, that achy feeling in your chest and the knots that form in your stomach when you try to make sense of the circumstances will eventually fade away.