Will completed his reading and study of the novel, “The Glass Castle”. Today, we discussed the recurring themes in the novel: order verses turbulence, forgiveness, responsibility, self-sufficiency and nonconformity. This was a thought-provoking novel and Will and I had some serious discussions. Will shared that the novel made him think a lot about his childhood in school and about the future. He shared that he is happy to have his senior year ending but also sad about leaving the Batt School. Will also shared that he feels a little anxious about leaving this safe environment and wonders what school will be like at Lynn University. I reassured him that he will have lots of support, and that he is prepared to find his way in that new environment. I am so happy that he is comfortable opening up to me about his thoughts and concerns.