About this episode
In this episode of Dearest Suzie, Bill writes home about receiving another letter from Suzie, buying a slide projector, and arranging for a sapphire to be sent home. He also looks ahead to a possible promotion and reflects on missing his family.
Accompanied by a photo of a figure walking through a rice paddy, today’s episode continues the Finding My Grief series, exploring family legacies, lost connections, and the echoes of past generations.
What’s Covered:
- Bill’s latest letter home and his plans for a gift
- Reflections on fatherhood and generational change
- The complex relationship between Popi and Mema, from their contentious first meeting to marriage
- Confronting grief and unanswered questions
📷 Featured Photo: A solitary figure walking through a rice paddy, just off a main road.
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