Imagine yourself as a late teenager with stars in your eyes, the world with all its possibilities opening up to you as you prepare to graduate. It’s finally your shot at life and you’re ready to shoot but in an instant — the ball is ripped from your hands and you’re left with a shattered sense of your future.

I pray that what happened to my friend Ellen never happens to any of us but may her bravery and her story remind us to not be too attached to our experiences — especially if something we had no control over happens to us. Whatever our lot in life, let’s help each other make the most of it and keep moving forward. Like Ellen did decades ago and what she continues to do today. Enjoy.

Find more of Ellen’s work posted at Luminary Lions Instagram:

• Http://linktr.ee/luminarylions

Credits:

• Bojie Wang - @bojiewang
• Ethan San Juan - @ethan.sj

Helplines:

• Call Lifeline 13 11 14
• Call FriendLine 1800 424 287
• Call MindSpot 1800 614 434
• lifeline.org.au
• friendline.org.au
• mindspot.org.au