What I Learned
Love is complicated. Sometimes, the people we love the most hide the parts of themselves they think we can’t handle.
Grief doesn’t have a timeline. My daughter was still grieving years later. She needed time—and space—to heal.
Money doesn’t solve everything. It can buy a house. It can’t buy a hug.
It’s never too late to reach out. I almost spent the rest of my life resenting my daughter. Instead, I booked a flight and discovered the truth.
Honesty is the foundation of love. Without it, we build walls. With it, we build bridges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long were Theresa and her daughter apart?
Fifteen years passed between Mary Lou’s departure and Theresa’s visit to Korea.
Did Kang Jun really die?
Yes. He died in a car accident six years before Theresa’s visit. Mary Lou had been hiding his death and grieving alone.
