My grandmother passed away two years ago, and even though she lived a long, full life, losing her felt like someone had quietly pulled the ground from under my feet. She was the one person who always saw me — truly saw me — even when the world didn’t.
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Envelope Sealing Wax
When the family gathered for the reading of her will, I already sensed tension in the air. My brother, his wife, and their three children sat confidently, almost smugly, as if they already knew what was coming. My parents whispered to each other, trying to hide their curiosity. And then there was me — sitting alone, palms sweating, heart pounding.Continue reading…
