The Weight of Silence, and the Pain of Broken Bonds
By Luis Rondon Paz
HAVANA TIMES – With Mother’s Day approaching, I found myself reflecting on the tangle of emotions that this day evokes. For many, it’s a moment of celebration, a day to honor and appreciate the maternal figures in our lives. But for some of us, it’s a day loaded with complex feelings and silent struggles, especially when distance and circumstances keep us physically separated from our mothers and loved ones.
I have spent several years silently battling severe depression, with each Mother’s Day serving as a stark reminder of the abyss that separates me from my own mother and other family members who were once very close to me. The weight on my chest grows heavier as I acknowledge the painful truth: I may never have the chance to embrace her again. I made the personal decision to avoid any communication with them for my own preservation.
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