Life of a lactose intolerant means I am not ashamed of pooping in a public bathroom. With the uncomfortableness of my bowel movements, the passing of gas also occurs. It’s part of the territory. Normally, I am on the dealing end of those toots, except for this time.

_Crap, not again! _“Be right back,” I noted quickly to the table as I stood and took my purse with me.

“She’s going to poop,” prom...

I have always been right side up. I have always known where I am, where I’ve been and where I’m going because I’ve always had you.

But now, I am upside down. I have no idea where I amor where I could possibly be going next. You were always my guide, my help, my map. Now there is no path forward. I am lost. You are gone.

The world keeps spinning though. Time keeps marching forward. Hours and da...