The Message From My Son That Forced An Impossible Choice – The Archivist

to me with his note: “You should read this.”

It was from Rebecca.

Ten pages. Handwritten.

I almost didn’t read it. Almost threw it away unread.

But I did read it. And I’m glad I did, even though parts of it hurt.

She apologized. Extensively. Said she’d been overwhelmed and stressed and had lashed out at the person who felt safest to lash out at. Said she continue reading …