This such a mysterious, lovely story. It got to me. I have a soft spot for tales that deal with caring for our parents in the twilight of their life...and yes, sometimes they might think they're a mermaid in the process.
Taking care of a parent is hard, especially when they think they're a mermaid. Today, check out "All My Mother Is" by Andrea Goyan in our issue 12:
Angel L🏳️⚧️
My mother thinks she’s a mermaid. Her doctor says not to worry. "Delusions aren’t uncommon."