I Thought I’d Face Graduation Alone After Losing Both My Parents-Then Someone Suddenly Covered My Eyes

above the blue cookie tin.

I still missed my parents at every milestone. Graham’s return did not erase the empty places they left behind. Nothing could.

But that day taught me that an empty place is not the same as an empty life.

Whenever I look at the photograph now, I notice my mother’s locket resting against my gown, Nana’s hand wrapped around mine,continue reading …