I Found My Daughter’s Note in Her Wet Backpack After I Picked Her Up From Her Dad’s — and Realized That Night Wasn’t the First
“I was so determined to be a fair ex-wife that I forgot to be a careful mother.
And it hurt you, and I knew it hurt you, and I am so sorry.
I am always going to be sorry.”
She was quiet a moment.
Then she reached over and squeezed my hand.
“Thanks, Mom.” It was not a speech of forgiveness.