Magali doesn’t share a home with her siblings, yet the bond they share is a lifeline for her, a flickering candle in the shadow of loneliness. Conversations with them bring her immense joy, yet a profound ache lingers in her heart, a reminder of the distance that separates them. In their virtual space, she finds a sanctuary where she can shed the weight of her insecurities and truly be herself—if only for a moment. Every laugh during a video call feels like a precious jewel, but it’s accompanied by the bittersweet realization that their smiles are confined to a screen. She longs for the days when they could simply sit together, sharing whispers and secrets in the same room, instead of relying on a tablet to bridge the miles between them. With every message exchanged through various apps, a part of her feels vibrantly alive, while another part mourns the tangible moments she craves. The digital interactions keep their relationship on life support, vibrant yet fragile, a fleeting connection that cannot replace the warmth of a sibling’s embrace. In this bittersweet dance of distance, Magali clings to hope, hoping one day they’ll reclaim the joy of being together, where laughter echoes in the same space and silences are shared in the comfort of presence.