While cleaning the email inbox, an old email thread with my dad from 2008 appeared. He was informing me that the lack of business was forcing him to retire and that I needed to take over the mortgage and other bills. I read my reply and could tell Bonnie from back then was eager to please. Without thinking for herself - a single mom, made $35K a year, with debt of her own accumulated from the divorce - how could she afford to take on everything? But she did because she wanted to prove she was worthy.
This brought out all of the tears for me. I too have trouble reconnecting with someone long after I've been the one to "leave," and reading this has inspired me to do an audit of my life so that I don't waste an opportunity to share my gratitude with someone before it's too late to do so. Thank you. <3
I love this, Bonnie! It made me cry. So much truth in it. And I love that you hit reply on a 12 year-old email. And heard right back!! ❤️
I know, I was so surprised. And it was a hotmail.com email address too! ☺️
Haha, love it!!
Got teary eyed. 😢 She's a lovely woman. A true Godmother.
Can’t wait for you to meet her.
This brought out all of the tears for me. I too have trouble reconnecting with someone long after I've been the one to "leave," and reading this has inspired me to do an audit of my life so that I don't waste an opportunity to share my gratitude with someone before it's too late to do so. Thank you. <3
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Thank you for the vulnerable sharing. It’s lovely to read that at this time, when I’m sort of going through what you went through a decade ago. ❤️
Stay strong.