Ties That Tether

by Jane Igharo

‘Azere, if you accidently swallowed poison, you would smile, pretending everything is okay rather than open your mouth and ask for a cure.’”

Maybe it’s time you show this part of yourself to your mother. Maybe it’s time she sees the daughter who has been hiding from her. Rafael’s words come to mind.

said, Let go of the life you’ve planned and accept the life that’s waiting for you.