I read your paper several times and there are several major themes that came that struck me the most. Issues related to loss, separation, and independence are the major elements that best exemplify the experiences you had shared. Your paper is thought and it is very good to hear that you have a very supportive parents. In addition, close proximity with your family had allowed you to seek assistance when needed. Your grandmother had provided you with a source of comfort and stability. Losing a loved one very hard and accepting the finality of loss is even harder. People react differently when someone they cared about passed away, some as you had shared tried to avoid places that would remind them of the deceased person as it brings back a flood of memories and can be difficult to manage. Others make a point of visiting the loved one’s graves as a sign of respect and making small offering. Yet for others, talking about the positive experiences also helped heal the wounds. In either case, the memories will always be there and will be a constant reminder of the happier times, which can be cathartic. On the other hand, prolong separation with a partner or significant other also triggers a flood of emotions. Feelings of loneliness and sadness are normal emotions, but it seems that from your narrative, despite being physical separated from your boyfriend, you were still able to maintain communication. Although writing letters is not the same as being with the person, it does have similar effect. For some, being able to share their feelings and thoughts is one way to maintain the long distance relationship and for young couples, it will certainly test their commitment and dedication to each other. In addition, you mentioned that since your father is away for work for an extended period of time, each time you see him, you had to go through a period of adjustment. This is also normal for everyone as people learn to accustom to living with only one parent while...