Into the Country of Standing Men

“We all dream of a better future and of a better relationship.
We all dream of a better family and of a better life. But how do we
go about realizing these dreams? Is the degree of our dreams
directly proportional to the degree of sacrifice required to achieve
them? When physical separation from husband, and separation
from an only child is demanded of us, is it still worth pursuing that
dream? Is not the nearness of a husband, the nearness of a son, the
nearness of our family, the nearness of loved ones—a most wonderful
dream? Is this not enough?”

Letter of Rey to Nena (Chapter 10: Leaves to Leaves)