The Mother EP68: “There are so many things worse than death”
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In the aftermath of her daughter's passing, the mother faces the ebb and flow of her own struggles. The compassionate support of her neighbors and cousin's wife offers a glimmer of comfort, yet the weight of her perceived sins casts a shadow on her spirit. Despite the emptiness left by her daughter's absence, the mother finds solace in the everyday presence of her younger son. As time goes on, the mother clings to a newfound inner peace, acknowledging the possibility that, in some mysterious way, her daughter's departure may have spared the poor girl from all the myriad challenges of life.
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