One of the hardest lessons we have to learn is that sometimes, no matter what we do, things don’t turn out the way we want them to. But there is a silver lining to this hard truth: while life isn’t perfect, we can use the tools we have to be happy and hopeful for the future. Aiden came to GLAD House when he was 5 years old; he was shy, reserved, and had difficulty expressing his emotions through words and healthy outlets. He is 6 now, and has had a difficult year—for the last