Memory Loss and Home

Romeo can't remember anything about the home we shared for nearly five years. That's okay. I didn't expect he would. Our five years together is a recent time -- and much of Romeo's recollection of it is gone.

In fact, Romeo can no longer remember anything about any home he's lived in, except for the house he grew up in. Those memories, however, are quite foggy as well. He caught a glimpse of the living room in that home and nothing else. However, with some thought Romeo was able to conjure the emotion of happiness, being a happy child growing up in that home. He remembers being secure and happy.

During our brief conversation about home, Romeo did not mention home as sanctuary, home as haven. No, Romeo is not a homebody. He is a wanderer, a traveler. He has no home, no place. He is not tied to any one place. Romeo has all homes, all places. And the only home he remembers is the one where he has spent the most time, the place where he began his life. That's all that's left, and that is enough for him. He's happy with those memories. Wherever Romeo finds happiness these days is a precious place, whenever Romeo finds happiness these days is a precious time.