At My Purple Heart Ceremony, My Stepmother Swung a Folding Chair Into My Arm—Then My Father Looked Down Instead of Protecting Me
“Yes.”
His eyes filled.
Then I continued.
“But there were years when your love did not make me safe.”
He nodded.
“I understand.”
“And loving me now doesn’t entitle you to the relationship you wish we had.”
Another nod.
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