Marina

“What’s your greatest achievement?” I asked her.
“I think I’m fortunate when it comes to making connections with people. I feel loved by them, and that makes me feel truly rich,” she replied.

“What does it mean to connect with someone?”
“It’s when there’s an instant spark, a kind of chemistry that creates a shared desire to see each other again,” she explained.

“You mentioned earlier that some thoughts make your life feel heavy. Can you tell me how those thoughts show up for you?”
“They appear when I imagine a future where I’m too lonely—without a family, without a partner.”

“Do you feel lonely now?”
“Not now. But I’m deeply afraid that the connections I’ve built over time will eventually fade, and I’ll end up alone.”