We live in a world of fast messages, video calls, and endless notifications… but nothing replaces the sound of his laugh, the way he rolls his eyes at my silly questions, or even just knowing he’s safe under the same roof. Still, we’ve found our own little rituals:

💌 Every Sunday, I write him a longer message, not just “how are you?” but a real letter. I tell him about my week, even the small, funny things, so he feels me close.

📞 We have “random call rules”: if I call and he’s busy, he has to call me back that same day. That way, I never go to sleep worried.

📷 He sometimes sends me pictures of his meals. I laugh because half the time it’s something I wouldn’t call food at all. But for me, it’s proof he’s eating, surviving, and being independent.

It’s not easy, a mother always wants to hug her child instead of seeing him through a screen. But maybe this distance teaches us both something… I learn to trust, and he learns to stand stronger. And when we meet again, it will be that much sweeter.

And how would you keep in touch with people who are far away but close to your heart? Do you believe distance can even bring two souls closer? 💭

For now that's it.

Ruslana🫡💞