Jounal #1: The Maze Runner

"Thomas hugged Chuck to his chest, squeezed him as tightly as possible, as if that could somehow bring him back." pg #358 The Maze Runner

            The agony felt when someone loved dies is more excruciating then any other kind of pain. Thomas had this feeling go through him for the first time in his limited memory, when Chuck leaped in front of the dagger to save him from being killed. Everyone goes through this grief at the loss of someone close to them. Not only do they feel insurmountable guilt at for someone sacrificing themselves for them, but think what could have been done to save their heroes life. All the "Gladers" lost a companion that day, and Chuck will always be remembered.

            Wanting to bring that person back is a natural feeling and any human being has had it. The most difficult part is knowing that their voice will never be heard again and how there will be no more meaningful conversions to be had. Lingering on this idea of bringing them back makes it impossible to feel joyful about anything.

            It is very hard to move on from the misery and just remember the joyful times when grieving, but that is the only cure. Remember the smiles and laughs and being together. Forgetting them is the biggest insult to their memory, so speaking to others about the impact a loved one had is an excellent way to commemorate them. Live each day in their memory and never forget the messages they have passed on.