Elena didn’t rush me.

She gave me information about support services, safety planning, documentation, and ways to limit unwanted visitors while I recovered.

She reminded me that I could tell hospital staff whom I wished to see and whom I did not.

“I don’t know what I’m doing,” I admitted.

“You don’t have to decide the rest of your life today,” she said.

“You can decide what keeps you and Oliver safe this evening.”

So I made one decision.