The author reflects on the profound impact of child loss, comparing it to previous family losses. Three years after her daughter Dalia's death, the sense of absence remains as strong as ever, albeit with evolving nuances. Unlike earlier losses, which had defining characteristics, losing Dalia transformed the author's identity permanently. Memories of Dalia arise in everyday encounters with other girls, illustrating how her essence continues to pervade the author's life. The journey of grief does not become easier but shifts as time goes on, leaving an indelible mark on personal identity.
I see my daughter everywhere. Dalia is every girl. On a vacation in Mexico, there she was - the little girl in the ruffled bathing suit...
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