Sometimes, we can feel utterly let down. A deep sense of disappointment can cut us up and linger for days, whether it’s a trusted friend shattering our trust, a promise never kept, or an expectant apology that never comes. Often, it’s simply when people let us down, and our minds wrestle with what has happened, unable to believe it.

An undeniable truth is that disappointments are part of life – they are inevitable and no one can avoid them. This is largely due to the fact that we are all human and make mistakes. Nothing in life is definite; sometimes even the most certain things never materialise.

However, it is during these times that we learn so much. Our true friends shine like diamonds and become pillars of support. We can also stumble upon new truths – for instance, that some people care more about you than you knew. That feeling can uplift you. In all disappointments, there is an opportunity to learn more about yourself and others. The sun never disappears entirely. It just hides for a while. It’s a bit like your true friends. They shine when it counts most.