Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-25926288-20170512235028/@comment-6175354-20170514153548

To quote Mary Margaret.... happy endings are not always what we think they will be.

Emma touched the lives of everyone she knew. Henry reunited her with her family. She married the love of her life. Most importantly, she helped people find their happy endings. Even if she sacrifices herself, it will not be meaningless. Emma's time in Storybrooke was fulfilling, and she had everything she ever wanted.... and that is a happy ending.