At My Mother’s Funeral, A Recognition That Rewrote My Love Story

boundaries that work for both of us and respect our history,” I said. “I’ll always be your sister biologically, Natalie, but trust and genuine closeness have to be earned back gradually—if they can be earned back at all.”

“We can start small if you want that—occasional calls, perhaps holiday cards,” I offered. “Small steps that don’t require more than continue reading …