The last truffula tree had been cut. The factory couldn't go on anymore. They had nothing left. Nothing but one another's. [from ao3 2020]
So many times did he encounter a moment when he didn't recognize his reflection. At the fall of his corporation, those years in the Lorax's absence. He just wished he could have died of old age rather than suffer a fate he wouldn't wish upon even his worst enemy.
Can the Onceler return to society after the seed is planted? He must first find out change doesn't happen overnight but he also has support from Ted, Audrey, and maybe Ted's family. It starts with the small moments of life Onceler missed out on either being denied by his family or cutting himself off from due to his past mistakes. He hopes it ends with pardon.
Once-ler gets a second chance in life. Is a new whole adventure