"If his was more than just a vague ambition, if he was absolutely determined to discover the truth, there's no way we could prevent him."

Even if it sucks, at least it's real.  At least there are people who care and won't just leave.
At least it's life.
It's everything.

It's not a lie.  It may not be the truth the whole time, but it's not a lie.
And the truth is out there to be found.

"You get so alone at times that it just makes sense."

Except it doesn't make sense.
Nothing has ever made sense and nothing ever will.
And nothing will ever change.
Alone and empty is where you belong, so don't try to escape.

Gretel.

There's a forest inside of me and it's dark and cold and I'm so lost.
Leave me bread crumbs.
Leave me lit pathways.
Take my hand and lead me out of here.
I'm so lost.