This vignette of lives ruined by despair is very intense, @ubani1. Sometimes I think there are basically two types of people in the world — those who will carry on and persevere no matter what, and those whose lives can be torn apart by the tough stuff life throws at us.

Fortunately, I think the narrator is the first type. While she couldn't save her father, she showed incredible strength in dealing with his depression and bad habits. It bodes well for her to be able to move on with her life and find peace and happiness.

Thanks for sharing your work in The Ink Well!