In "Handle with Care" by Jodi Picoult, the protagonist reflects on certain immutable truths that ground her amidst turbulent emotions. She finds comfort in specific facts about marine life, like the number of eyes a scallop has and the swimming needs of a tuna. These details provide her with a sense of stability and certainty in an otherwise chaotic situation.
Moreover, she acknowledges the profound and undeniable feeling of being loved, which reinforces her resilience. It becomes clear that despite facing challenges and potential heartbreak, she recognizes that it is not her who has caused the fractures in her life. This introspection emphasizes themes of identity, love, and the struggle to hold onto personal truths.