A souvenir is a material representation of an irreplaceable memory. 

We, as humans, hold on to material items that remind us of intangible memories we’re afraid to lose in the ether of our minds. We want to keep these items close so we can ensure our memories are kept safe, away from the villain of time and aging. When someone threatens our sentimental items and what they represent, it’s normal to feel upset and territorial. At the end of the day, we are our memories, and those memories attach themselves to what we surround ourselves with on the physical plane. When this woman’s husband disrespects her wishes and tries to give away her prized souvenir from Japan to his niece, she refuses to let that slide. Scroll to read.