Chapter 21 - Judith’s Letter
Months into probation, Judith sent one letter through attorneys.
I waited before reading.
Then agreed.
Nora,
I pushed you.
Direct.
No passive voice.
Then:
I told myself you were taking Graham from me. The truth is that Graham was building a marriage in which I was no longer the most important woman in his decisions, and I resented you for something adulthood required.
I kept reading.
I also put my hand on you in the garage. When you fell, I allowed Graham to make it smaller because that protected me.
Then:
The bathroom is less clear in my memory. I will not pretend certainty because apologizing does not give me permission to rewrite events either.
That surprised me.
Finally:
I used my son’s loyalty as protection from consequences.
You do not owe me contact or forgiveness.
May you like
I never replied.
An apology can be valuable even when relationship does not resume.
