Gemotions

The silence after Grandma announced her conversion to Hinduism felt heavy, but for Liam, it was a moment of release. He clapped his hands together, excitement flaring in his chest. He felt like he'd been waiting for this.

He saw his mother's frown and reached out, squeezing her hand. "Mom, it's fine. It's really, really fine." His smile felt genuine, unforced. He had always been interested in Eastern philosophies, and now Grandma was opening up a door.

Later, he started looking up yoga studios near her house. He looked at the vibrant colours of a painting of Krishna. He imagined learning about her new beliefs, sharing meals filled with delicious new foods, and building a stronger bond with his grandmother.