About the book: 2021 / Elena Afanasyeva, journalist, teacher and author of several books, told her very personal - sometimes to the point of a foul - a story necessary for those who are confused when faced with irreversible changes in the character of their mothers and fathers, grandparents. This is a book about what happens to us when the people closest to us leave us, physically remaining close. About how to accept this situation and how to live with it further without going crazy yourself. In addition to the author’s story, the book contains stories from a variety of people who decided to share their experiences: here is Lyubov Arkus, and Mitya Aleshkovsky, and Anna Terekhova , and many non-public stories. And in addition, comments from doctors (psychiatrist, gerontologist, neurologist) and other specialists will undoubtedly be useful to readers.