Chap 1 The weight of loss
Romaisa’s life had never been simple. It was filled with heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, yet she kept going, silently battling the storms inside her. This is her story—a journey of pain, betrayal, and finding her own strength in a world that often failed to understand her. --- Chapter 1: The Weight of Loss Romaisa’s nana (grandfather) was more than family to her; he was her protector, her guide, and her biggest source of comfort. His warm words and steady presence were her safe space. Whenever the world felt too harsh, Romaisa would turn to him, knowing he’d always make everything feel better. But life had other plans. One day, Romaisa was far from home when she received the news that shattered her world—her nana had passed away. The words felt like knives cutting through her heart. She froze, unable to speak, her mind screaming, “This can’t be true!” The guilt came rushing in like a tidal wave. She wasn’t there for him in his final moments. She didn’t get to hold his hand, to look into his kind eyes, or to say goodbye. That regret became a weight she carried with her every single day. She replayed memories of him—his laughter, his advice, his love—but they only made the loss feel heavier. The world moved on, as it always does, but Romaisa couldn’t. Every time she smiled, every time she laughed, it felt like a betrayal to his memory. She told herself, “I’ll carry this pain. It’s the least I can do for him.” --- .
