Gemotions

The news landed like a lead weight. Her daughter, Emily, had become an atheist. In the past, the two had shared a close relationship; now, the conversation felt so difficult. Susan felt her breath catching in her chest. The quiet, almost reverent tone in Emily's voice was a stark contrast to the lively laughter of their shared past.

Susan went to her bedroom and closed the door. She sat on the edge of her bed, her hands trembling. She looked at a picture of Emily, taken when she was still a little girl, and a wave of grief washed over her. The room, usually a sanctuary, felt alien and cold.