Gemotions

The damp air of the storage room clung to Anna as she read the draft. Her mother's letter of resignation from a prestigious dance company, written in the early 2000s. The reason: a desire to leave the spotlight, to live a simpler life. Anna felt a profound sadness.

Anna had always known her mother as a graceful dancer, a woman of great passion. She had seen her take the stage and work every day. She imagined her mother, faced with this momentous choice. It was brave, and sad.

She carefully folded the letter, a tremor in her hands. She would tell her mother she understood. She would tell her how proud she was.