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Story summary
- During a 1990s vacation in Greece, the author wrote a coming-out letter.
- He sealed the letter with a stamp and posted it from Paros.
- He felt pressure to meet his parents' expectations as their "ideal" son.
- The letter symbolized emotional distance and his naivety in thinking it could bridge the gap.
- Ultimately, he realized the letter was not enough to convey his true self.
