In 2007, amidst a bustling household filled with relatives—grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins—17-year-old Maya felt a profound sense of isolation. Surrounded by people yet missing the warmth of her own parents—a father who was mysteriously absent and a mother hospitalized for over a year—Maya often found herself yearning for genuine connection. To carve out some… Continue reading Chapter 2: The Thrill of Digital Interactions