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

malicious. They were entitled. Which is somehow worse.

I’m more careful now. More cautious. When I started dating again, months later, I didn’t let anyone move in. Didn’t give anyone a key. Didn’t allow anyone’s family members to treat my space like theirs.

I learned to say no early and often. Learned to trust my instincts when something felt wrong. continue reading …