First step in an empty apartment
Sep 3, 2018 · 5 min read

After 17 years of living with my wife and children, I’m taking a step into an empty apartment.
As I push open the door, I’m greeted with a short hallway. The floor is tiled, and cold to the touch. Doors lead to the bedroom, living room, and toilet. There’s a different smell here: the stale air, the built-in wooden cabinets, the hardwood floors, and the absence of life.

