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Dear Readers, Today I'm sharing the story of Anna's and my trip to Greece. It's about our wondrous adventures in Athens and Mykonos and an abundance of courage along the way. Enjoy! Wilderness House Literary Review 16/2 “I’m Not Going” Anna and I landed at Athens International Airport in August 2015 for her college graduation trip to Greece. Like all mothers and daughters, there had been ups and downs in our relation-ship, but we wanted this trip together. We were celebrating Anna’s accomplishment. After collecting our bags, we made our way through a glassed- in airport walkway with huge geometric designs. People rolled carry-ons quickly in every direction, speaking international languages. Then Anna started criticizing me about something I had or hadn’t done. I stopped walking. I was not going to spend two weeks in Greece with this attitude! I turned to Anna and shouted, “Just treat me like a fucking stranger and we’ll be fine.” And kept walking. Keep reading at www.whlreview.com/no-16.2/essay/ElizabethKilcoyne.pdf Have you traveled in Greece or had other "Anna" experiences? Let us hear from you. Click "Comments" below. Thanks.
6 Comments
Denis
7/7/2021 05:17:32 pm
Awesome story Elizabeth! Very well developed and thoughtful.
Catherine Cecil
7/9/2021 05:04:50 am
This is a beautiful and courageous story! Thanks to you for sharing it and thanks to Anna for inspiring us with her amazing self.
Susan G McCarthy
7/13/2021 03:46:13 pm
Elizabeth, you’ve captured all the joy and heartache a parent goes through with a special child who needs extra love and care. Anna’s determination and courage is inspiring! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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