At My Parents’ Anniversary Party, One Insult—and One Letter—Changed Everything

think it takes work and time and a willingness to admit you were wrong. But yes, I think people can change. Whether they do or not is up to them.”

She nodded slowly. “I want to believe they’re trying. I just…I don’t want to be hurt again.”

“You don’t have to rush,” I said. “You get to set the pace. You get to decide what you’re comfortable with. And continue reading …