Please Understand

Coming to terms with other people’s choices

You are outraged over something that you have no control over.

You think I should also be outraged. I was, but I’ve come to the realization it was never my decision in the first place.

It was always his. He decided what he needed to do for his life.

Did I agree at the time? Do I agree now? It doesn’t matter. I had no say nor should I.

Please, for your mental health understand I am not upset.

He was never going to listen.

I accept that and I hope you will too.

— Nicole Barden 1/24/2021