I have not given her the power to take away yours.

She may be angry.

Let her be angry without making it your job to cure her anger.

I cried sitting on the carpet, with papers spread around me.

For years I had believed gratitude meant enduring anything the family demanded.

Walter had meant the exact opposite.

The letter would not replace legal evidence, but it gave context to his choices.

Elaine said it could help show his consistent intentions if the dispute proceeded.