Mom Called Me Damaged at My Sister’s Baby Shower

at me.

I no longer rescued him from truth.

“I missed years because I was afraid,” he said.

“Yes.”

“I am trying not to miss what is left.”

I reached over and took his hand.

“You’re here now.”

Sometimes that is not enough.

Sometimes it is still worth saying.

Years passed.

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