What began as a peaceful visit to her grandmother’s countryside home quickly became an experience that would change the way Elira viewed life, recovery, and the importance of taking things one step at a time.
At 26, Elira had traveled to the village hoping to enjoy a slower pace of life. She had been dealing with several changes in her personal life and welcomed the opportunity to spend time with her grandmother, surrounded by familiar scenery and the quiet rhythm of rural life.
Her grandmother kept a few animals on the property, including chickens, a goat, and a large brown cow named Dara. Elira had seen Dara many times and generally kept a respectful distance.
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