25/04/2024
Today, the 25th of April, marks the 3rd anniversary that my dear mom Alice passed away. An important day, yes, as in Italy we celebrate the ‘Festa della Liberazione’, the ‘Anniversary of Italy’s Liberation’, a commemorative day my mom’s soul, in a body full of cancerous metastasis, decided to free itself. I decided to remember her passing today with some photos I have recently been sent from a cousin. Her smile has always been her special trait.
It took me many months to heal from her sudden departure, and though the wound still aches at times, I’ve learned to live with her absence, appreciate life, and come to terms with the inevitable reality of death. Today, I want to remember her smile and her funny, crazy spirit, always chasing a new adventure with the joy of an eternal teenager.
I felt compelled to share this on aum balance as I’ve recently reflected on my desire to make this page more personal, about my own pursuit of a balanced life, and grief has undoubtedly been a significant chapter in my journey. Amidst the tumultuous sea of emotions, I often felt adrift, but even in the darkest times, there was a guiding light, like a bright star that never moves. You just need to know where to look.
So thank you, Mami, thank you, Ali, for teaching me till the very end a lesson of love and life.
