When my daughter turned twelve, crushing debt and the threat of homelessness in New York City forced me to leave her in the care of my sister and take a job abroad. Now, after decades apart, she cannot forgive me for abandoning her at her most vulnerable age. This is my story—a story of survival, sacrifice, and the price a mother pays for choosing necessity over presence.
I desperately hope my son will divorce his wife and take custody of their child. I’ve tried everything in my power, but so far, nothing has worked. We live in New York City. My son has always been a smart boy. He graduated from college, got a good job at a tech company. It was there that he met her. She ensnared him, the fool, and now she wants
My mother is no longer with us, and neither is the woman who helped me find my footing and navigate life in the big city.
Living alone is often seen as a sign of independence, especially in bustling urban environments. However, the line between solitude and loneliness can sometimes blur. This story explores the lives of six individuals in New York City, showcasing how their journeys of living alone unfold into unexpected realms of isolation, challenging the notion that living by oneself equates to a fulfilling life of freedom.
