life is supposed to have ups and downs. But for me, it's been more like ups and downs... and downs... and downs.
"Life is supposed to have ups and downs," but for the speaker, the experience has been much more tumultuous, characterized by frequent and prolonged lows. This highlights the unpredictability and challenges that can make life's journey difficult and unpredictable.
The quote from James Patterson's book, Save Rafe!, reflects the personal struggle with persistent hardships that feel more like continual falls than a balanced ride. It emphasizes the intense difficulties faced, contrasting the typical expectation of a somewhat balanced life with the reality of persistent adversity.