The Closing Chapter in Brazil

It is my last night in Brazil, around 1:30am, and I am with Helena in the car. An unpleasant discussion was going on. I stop and look out the window and sigh with sadness. I turn and intently look at her: “Helena, this is not worth talking about now. We could spend hours on this, but hours we do not have. I prefer to choose what’s best for now and that is to be here with you.” Helena was and would be the only woman I ever dated in my journey. I had to tell her why I was drawn to her especially and what I thought was important for her to hear.

After I finished what I had to say Helena held me in an embrace and said some things that amazed me which I choose to keep private. She finished by saying: “You brought an answer to my prayers and petitions. Thank you.” At that moment she gently held up my head with both hands and with her teary eyes she stared into mine. Then she turned my head for a sweet kiss on my cheek. “Tchau Juan!”

– The following events occurred between Oct 6th and 26th, 2013

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Back To Brazil (In blog world!)

CRASH!!!! As I recover a sense of what has just happened, I panic and uncontrollably tremble as I see blood coming out of my hands.The bathroom shower glass has shattered and fallen on my naked body. I start to feel the cuts throughout my body, primarily in the hands and legs. This would mark the beginning of a darker episode as I start my way out of Brazil for the 3rd and final month here.

– The following events occurred between Sep 21th and Oct 6th, 2013