I’m learning that they have TV shows that teach everything—cooking, dance, languages. I saw one that teaches meditation, how to relax, how to rid your mind of what’s bothering you. I am going to look for that one. I have to get better at making my mind fly away from this place. I close my eyes. “Please, Lord, make this end. Please let me go home to my family. Please keep them safe and bring me home soon,” I say over and over. I turn to my photo of Mom, kiss it, and tell her good night. Tomorrow is May 1. A new month. This is how I’m going to think about time: Every day that passes means I’m a
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