Part 38. Four years passed in a blur of semesters, internships, and late-night phone calls. Isla thrived in her environment, growing more confident, more articulate, and more fiercely independent with each passing year.

She spent a semester studying abroad in Costa Rica, sending me breathtaking photos of rainforests and sea turtles. She secured a prestigious internship at a leading environmental nonprofit, a stepping … Continue reading Part 38. Four years passed in a blur of semesters, internships, and late-night phone calls. Isla thrived in her environment, growing more confident, more articulate, and more fiercely independent with each passing year.