A missed connection leads to a deeper reckoning—a reflection on unspoken boundaries, unexpected timing, and what it means to choose yourself.
Month: September 2025
My grandmother turned 101 this week. Still sharp, still kind, still driving herself to McDonald’s for her daily sandwich and coffee. She laughs that she doesn’t know why she’s still here, as if the universe misplaced her. Sitting with her, I wonder: what do we celebrate in longevity? The number, the endurance, or the quiet miracle of still being here?