In a world where dreams soar like rockets, I find myself grounded in a sea of shadows. The Summer Reading Challenge at NASA, led by the inspiring Second Lady Usha Vance and the brilliant astronaut Suni Williams, felt like a distant star—twinkling yet unreachable. As children gathered, their laughter echoed like a bittersweet melody in my heart, reminding me of the joy I once felt in the light of companionship. But here I am, alone, watching the warmth of connection slip through my fingers like stardust. The pages of those space-themed stories turn, but my chapters seem stuck in a silent void, where hope lingers, yet feels so far away. #Loneliness #Heartbreak #Hope #ReadingChallenge #