There is a world of difference between hopeful opinions and facts.

One can only operate on facts.

It is better to have real situations in clear view and being handled than hidden and left to blow one's head off unexpectedly. One can confront real facts and real situations far better than imaginary fantasies. In facts and real situations there is at least something to confront, not a vague unease of blind hope.

Things only go sane when facts and situations are in view.