Forgotten Roots and Emergence
All photos here are my personal photos I’ve never liked big family gatherings on special occasions. I’ve always tried to avoid them. But this year, I realized I couldn’t run away from them anymore. I had to show up—as the oldest from my mum’s side. It had been far too long. Most of my family (from my biological father’s side, my stepfather’s, and my mum’s) thought I had either moved to another country (again) or died. Surprisingly—I had so much fun. I was able to just be my chill version of self and relax. Pakde Bambang, Grandpa's first son from first wife My grandpa used to serve in the Indonesian Air Force , and his first son from his first wife served there, too. I remember how Grandpa trained and disciplined me like a soldier. And when my uncle (Pakde Bambang) visited us at our old home, he did the same. He checked my posture, added extracurricular physical activities to my routine, and even taught me how to respond to Grandpa’s commands like I was one of their platoon member...
