More than the original explanation.

Julian did not die believing himself a flawless martyr.

He knew the truth was complicated.

PART 24 — WHAT I FINALLY FORGAVE

People use the word forgiveness as though it is one decision.

It was not for me.

I forgave Julian for the first day relatively quickly after the records were confirmed.

If people had our children’s names and schools, I understood why he left.

I forgave the false note.