Ana, diagnosed with a rare cancer called inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) at age 11, passed away at 16 from the disease. Initially, grief immobilized the author, outsourcing work and spending months in a daze. As years passed, grief evolved, prompting the author to adapt and let go of certain memories and rituals. Instead of dwelling on Ana’s death, the author focuses on her unique life, particularly her imaginative world called Arkomo. Ana cherished tiny things and created elaborate worlds with her toys, where she played for hours, often with her sister Emily.
