A Road with Two Streets

If you asked Elena Lukonina whether her family is happy, she probably wouldn’t be able to answer this question unambiguously. Happiness and grief, sadness and fun always went hand in hand in her life. Elena did everything she could to protect her loved ones from misfortune—she reconciled, comforted, helped them survive losses. Even in her youth she understood: there is always a choice. Life is like a crossroads, and only at the end of the journey will it become clear whether you went down the right street.