Introduktion
In life, there are encounters that may linger, haunting one's path with indelible marks. Perhaps you've borne witness to unsettling events or found yourself ensnared in something profoundly distressing.

These moments have the power to sow seeds of mental anguish, germinating into conditions like depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Miguel Syjuco, the storyteller in his 2012 piece "Be Here Now," grapples with such tribulations. His occupation and the locales of his experiences remain veiled; all we discern is his tenure in a war-torn setting, with subtle clues suggesting a role as a press photographer.

Utdrag
The narrator grapples with an unsettling disquiet within the confines of his supposed sanctuary. "It's good to be home.

Even if home is unfamiliar." (p. 1, line 28) unfolds a paradox, a sentiment tinged with the discordance of unfamiliarity.

Amidst this struggle, Jenna, the narrator's enchanting fiancée, stands as a pillar of beauty, sweetness, and kindness.

Her earnest endeavors to create a comforting haven are palpable, as evidenced by moments like, "[...] comes to me to wrap her arms around my neck and quietly whispers thank you for doing this" (p. 1, lines 15-16).

Despite Jenna's genuine care, the narrator remains ensnared by jealousy, a covetousness stemming from her unblemished experience.

"I lie down beside Jenna and watch her sleeping. Her eyelids flicker with REM sleep. She smiles at something. She giggles.

Where has she gone that makes her so happy? How can I get there?" (p. 5, lines 152-154) unveils the narrator's envy, a narrative framed solely through the lens of his perception of Jenna.