“Damn…”, he muttered under his breath, “the same cloudy skies making faces at me again.…”
“Uncle Harry, it’s time to go home.” A tiny hand clutched on to Harry’s wrist.
“No, not yet. I have to save her.”
“There’s no one out there.”
The child’s plea passed off unnoticed.
Splash …. Harry jumped in the water, and two guys from the village followed to get him out.
The boat carrying Harry’s wife had capsized a year ago, and he blamed himself for being unable to save her.
The drama was repeated every time grey clouds flared up.
Damn Guilt, I thought.
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Wow, what a story Reena. Damn that guilt.
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Thank you so much!
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How tragic for him.
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Sad story of a life left after tragedy.
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Thank you, athling!
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It’s very sad, but for some reason I’m not sure if he feels guilty for bein unable or unwilling to save her. 🙂
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Yes. The latter can be a greater guilt, and it is not unheard of.
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Catches the right nerve! Guilt is a difficult thing to live with! Very well written!
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Thank you, Dishita!
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Excellent. Really good writing.
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Thank you, Linda!
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Oh, what a story t his week. I was thinking Alzheimer’s or the like. Love is even better.
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Thak you so much!
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The pain is palpable, Reena. Sad and heartbreaking.
Yes, survivor’s guilt but also missing his loved one.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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Thank you, Isadora!
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What a sad cycle of grief and guilt he is stuck in. Nicely written, Reena!
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Thank you, Brenda!
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Such a sad story. Maybe the child’s hand in his will help him overcome the guilt.
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Children can show unexpected levels of compassion.
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It’s sad to imagine how he must feel, and there’s no way for him to escape.
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There should be a way to escape the environs, if not the guilt.
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Stuff like that can steal your sanity. Hoping this person is able to find a way to process their guilt.
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The behaviour indicates insanity, which the village understands. Thank you, Lisa!
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You’re welcome, Reena.
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Such a sad place to remain in.
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Yeah…he should move away probably. But I’ve heard of mental illness striking with certain changes in the environment.
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I wouldn’t be surprised.
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Guilt is such a crippling emotion. I feel so sad for this man.
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Thank you, Jenne!
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Survivor guilt, well expressed
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Thank you, Neil!
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