Disclaimer: This is based on a true story. However, I have tried to recreate events, locales and conversations in order to maintain their anonymity. In some instances I have changed the names of individuals and places, I may have changed some identifying characteristics and details such as physical properties, occupations and places of residence.

A Story Once Told

Her father died of myocardial infarction. When asked by people what it is. She would just shrug and say “a heart condition…perhaps.” Not much was clear in her memory of the moments she shared with her father.”Do you miss your dad? Do you feel sad?” Those were the questions she could not understand why she was asked. “I don’t know. Yes, I had a father… well I have. I am not sure what verb tense to use. Uhmm… Is it necessary to miss him just because he’s my dad? I mean, will I go against the natural course of things? Will it feel like I’m a rebel creation sheltered in the vastness of nature?” That’s how she Continue reading →