Many of us center our sense of self, of belonging, in our homes and families. But not everyone has a home and not everyone has a family. Which means, perhaps, that some people must learn to belong to what is either very small or very large.
What has helped you feel connected in times of estrangement?
As a child, I sometimes thought that my parents regretted that I was an only child. I wasn’t in a position to realize this. However, as I matured, I decided to try to make relationships with others as family and relatives. In some instances, I have been able to do this. I try to reciprocate. I trust in the humanity of all of us together to help in times of difficulty as well as in times of joy.