I don’t have a country anymore.

When something ends, you want to reflect on what it meant.

This is how human brains work. This is why most radio narratives are structured as continuous storytelling (“Anne did X, then Y, then Z…”) followed by a reflection from the narrator (“Anne did this because of ABC…”).

When a certain period in our life comes to an end, we typically can’t help but reminisce its best moments, cherishing each memory, feeling nostalgic.

Deep inside, we know: the sadness we feel is directed at a part of us that’s no longer with us. A…