Saying Goodbye Essay

I could speak of Joan Didion's use of rhetorical devices. I could describe every subtle simile she imposes and preach of her incredible use of personification, but I think the most important piece of the essay would, then, be neglected. In "Goodbye to All That," Didion compares her experiences in New York to the occurrences at a fair. This metaphor is discussed in a very roundabout way. Ultimately, though, Didion (like anybody) grew tired and dissatisfied with the fair (in her case NYC).

Finally, she had people who understood her and were willing to listen to her. She had people who believed in her, stood by her when she had her baby. The girls were not perfect, she had some not so good moments with them but even in their imperfections, they were people she could relate with. Being able to read her story to them, and hear their story, gave her a sense of belonging. When Ms Rain asked her how she feels participating in class she said “I feel here”. This is an indication of a sense of belonging.

During that time in Liberia, there was a civil war going on causing her mother to make that decision of sending her only daughter away for a better life. Although she traveled with Pan Am, her family entrusted her to a man she didn’t know to bring to her extended family. The possessions she departed with were a suitcase some articles of African clothing and a purse. Her first twenty-four hours were scared and frightening. Once she arrived in New York, she had to take a bus to Providence, Rhode Island to meet her family. On the bus ride, in shock and terror she thought America was depressing by its appearance. Due to it being winter, she expected warm weather with blossomed flowers and

After departing from the French Quarter, we headed north to Biloxi, Mississippi, east through Mobile, Alabama and out onto Florida’s long, desolate and boring country highway into the panhandle and past Pensacola. On the drive home, I started feeling a lot of nervous anxiety. I was suddenly

Marcelina was a well behaved child in school and had always had straight A’s. She was in the school choir and she had her own choir in church while participating in three other church choirs. She wanted to pursue becoming a doctor. She also wanted to graduate a year early from school.

When Daniel was on the ship with the slaves he created his friends to find a way off the ship. While they were checking for exits Daniel was still locked in his cell. Seth went to check on Daniel to see if he was ready for his execution. Seth walked up to Daniel and said “Looks like you’re powers are draining Daniel”. Daniel remembered something about Seth, when Seth was resting near Daniel’s cell, he looked into his dream and saw him being bullied in 1st grade by his classmates, they were calling Seth dumb dumb over and over again. That was Seth’s vulnerability. Daniel said, “I looked into your dream Seth, and I saw something quite embarrassing” . Seth with a confused look said, “What do you mean you

“Going to college was just an excuse to go find me a husband but don’t tell anyone,” Marianna said laughing fixing up her earpiece. Leaving her mom at the train station sobbing, she went off to Tabor College in Kansas. When she entered college all of her emotions hit her at once she felt nervous but, she also felt excited to start a new chapter in her life. Entering college was one of those moments when you have the spotlight on you and you feel everyone is judging you .Luckily she had one of the closest friends you can possibly have, a sister. That’s when her and her sister’s journey began.

Lacey is seeking counseling at this time because her primary presenting issue is her feelings of uncertainty in regards to completing her graduate studies. In addition to her primary presenting issue, it is important that we explore Lacey’s underlying issues that she may be feeling as well. Lacy is feeling anxious, down and has expressed feelings of insecurity in large part due to the cultural differences amongst the students and faculty at the university as well as the new predominately White community that she has become a part of. She is in her mid-sixties so I wonder if the feelings she has expressed are related in some part to feelings of oppression or inferiority in past educational settings growing up in the era of segregation. Lacey also is experiencing some pressure because she is the first in her family to attend graduate school. Lacey seems to be stressed and depressed.

We arent going to have issues are we? I'd hate to bring you to your new home all beat up, and pissy!" He hissed, his accent more apparent now."Sabine?" "Gerealdine!" My heart pumping, i reached out and felt around the hard seats. her soft hands barely touching mine."Shhh I'm going to get us out of here" Her words reassuring with every syllable. We could feel the road twisting and turning and it felt like we were on a rollercoaster with all the declinations. I could tell we were far off some where in the country, a long way from home. Home was flat. and loud. never dark with all he street lights. with our parents out on bussiness for at least two weeks out of the month,it left us open to explore he city with little to no limitations.

Evie hopped off the bus with a renewed sense of purpose. “I came here to succeed. Not to worry about home,” she thought to herself. She was feeling driven and ready to begin anew here, in a foreign land with foreign people, people who don’t know her or her legacy. She looked around at the lively street scene before her. The signs were vibrant and their brilliance drew her closer and closer to the center of town. The entire city seemed to be moving towards her, and an endless sea of men and women spewed out of the buildings and down the block. The congested streets keep her pace slow, but her mind was racing with new thoughts and ideas. The gridlocked traffic finally allowed for some leeway, and Evie found her way out of the fray and across

Losing a loved one is like having the rug swept from under you. We make plans for the day, and do not think twice about how those plans can be taken away in the blink of an eye. I never thought much about it myself, until I was faced with the shock, and undeniable truth of my uncle’s death. I do not think anyone really thinks about tragedy until they are actually faced with shocking news. It is amazing how we take life for granted. The tragedy never goes away. You just learn how to cope with it and keep moving on.

The human race has indeed gone far with technology. At the beginning of civilization, they used rocks and stones and now they rely on advanced technology. Everywhere we stand there are electronics all around us, from our kitchen appliances to our cars, and traffic signs lighting up. Where we look, we see from the largest airplane to the smallest microchip with a magnitude of information. If you have yet to notice, we cannot do much without our devices beside us. We are the momma kangaroos and our devices are our joeys, being carried in our pockets, purses, or backpacks where ever we go.

I shoved her arm away. I straightened my spine and that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do in my entire life, to stand straight then. I wouldn't cry in front of strangers, whatever it might cost me (Laurence 242)

In this essay I will outline the main theoretical models relating to loss and grief.

As the end of the night approached us, I couldn’t stop thinking about how many mixed emotions I had about starting a whole new chapter in my life. I couldn't wait to go to college, meet all new people, get a degree so that I could start my career path, but I knew that meant I had to say goodbye to my two best friends, who were moving several hours away from me. This was one of the hardest things I had ever had to do in my life. We all cried a little, and then made promises to keep in touch, and then we were off into the real world! I was very happy to be at this point in my life, but I was scared deep down inside.