Abby called her father to wish him a happy new year and was informed that he had cut her off spiritually and religiously due to her leaving the Orthodox Jewish community. He had even consulted with a rabbi about his decision.
Abby acknowledges her father's aging features from seeing his pictures online, causing her to reflect on the loss of her loved ones and the disconnection she feels from the present moment.
The speaker reflects on a moment at a wedding where they felt like a spectator rather than a participant, holding a candle and feeling like a statue of liberty moment while listening to music composed by their family members.
The speaker expresses feeling isolated from their parents even though they live 7 miles away. They also discuss the difficulty of coping with the loss of a parent and wanting to reach out to them for advice and support.