Goodbye
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Last published Thu, Jul 17, 2025
Sometimes the end is just the first thing we understand.
And everything before it comes into focus too late.
Goodbye follows a group of young adults in the wake of a tragedy - told through rewinds and fast-forwards, memory and aftermath.
It's not about what happened.
It's about what led to it.
The moments no one noticed.
The things they didn't say when they still had the chance.
Told in fragments that slowly connect, Goodbye is a quiet, aching story about distance, closeness, and all the ways we fail to see the people we love until they're already gone.
If you or someone you know is struggling, you're not alone.
Help is always available.
In the U.S., you can call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 - 24/7, confidential, and free.
You matter. Please reach out.
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