Evil Eye

by Etaf Rum

“We’ve both been working toward some imaginary finish line for almost a decade now, trying to get ahead. But what if we look up one day to realize that we’ve missed out on all this time together and with our kids?

“There is no hierarchy of pain when it comes to traumatic experiences,” Esther said. “I know it’s hard to accept that your suffering is legitimate, too, but I promise you it is.”