The Girl That Was: Postscript

I was telling some friends that I would be writing this story, and one person said, “Miriam, you can’t write a happy story.” I laughed and said, “No, happy is so super boring.” But in reality, wouldn’t it be great if we all lived that super boring life? No challenges, no hardships, and no pain. If only.

But knowing that we are accomplishing our mission in this world is the most fulfilling feeling. When we go through hard times and grow from them and then look back and see our growth, then we know that we are accomplishing our tafkid. And truthfully, that’s a kind of happy story.

There’s rarely growth without pain. Had she led the life of a typical teenage girl, what would have pushed Mindy to make these kinds of significant internal changes?

This story might have captured your interest. Maybe you felt terribly sad for Mindy, and maybe you even cried for her. But I hope that you also took to heart the lessons that are applicable for you.