• tunetardis
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    1 year ago

    I remember being in the bathroom with my aunt when I was a little shy of turning 4.

    She had been staying with us to help my mom with the kids, but had to leave the country as her temporary visa was expiring. I had grown quite attached to her, and the morning she left, she took pity on me and let me follow her around everywhere. Even into the bathroom. I also remember being at the airport and watching her plane take off. But my mom said it took weeks for me to accept that she was really gone and I kept looking for her around the apartment. I don’t remember that part.

    Today, she lives a few hours away from me at nursing home. I plan to visit her around the new year.