The past may shape us, but it does not define us from "summary" of Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
It's true that our past experiences have a way of molding us into who we are today. The ups and downs, the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and failures - they all play a part in shaping our character and influencing our choices. But just because our past has had a hand in shaping us, doesn't mean it has the power to define us completely. We are not bound by the mistakes we've made or the hardships we've faced. We are not limited by the expectations others have placed on us or the labels society has given us. Our past may have left its mark on us, but it doesn't have the final say in determining our worth or our future. In "Things We Never Got Over," the characters grapple with their pasts in various ways. Some are haunted by their mistakes, constantly seeking redemption. Others are weighed down by the expectations of their families or the judgments of their peers. But through it all, they come to realize that their pasts do not have to dictate their futures. Each character learns to confront their past, make peace with it, and ultimately move forward on their own terms. They understand that while their pasts have shaped them in some ways, they are not defined by them. They have the power to break free from the chains of the past and create their own destinies. As readers, we are reminded that we too have the agency to rise above our pasts. We can acknowledge the influence they have had on us without letting them hold us back. We can learn from our past mistakes, grow from our past experiences, and use them to propel us towards a brighter future.- While the past may shape us, it does not have the power to define us. We are more than the sum of our past actions or circumstances. We are capable of growth, change, and transformation. And ultimately, we have the power to write our own stories, regardless of what has come before.
