Birth Approaches
As Beth’s due date approached, my feelings became increasingly confused. Part of me was nervous about how I’d respond once the baby got here. Would I be sorry for them? Angry? As it came closer, I began to wonder if this path of vengeance was truly worthwhile. Every time I thought about it, my heart beat, split between hurt and a strange sensation of empathy that I refused to acknowledge.
Birth Approaches
Doubts and Decisions
One evening, as I sat alone flipping through the concepts I’d devised, I couldn’t help but think, “What’s the endgame here?” Sure, making Alex and Beth feel a fraction of my pain felt reasonable, but at what cost? My heart ached, but did I really want to add to the negativity? I sighed and put the papers down. Maybe, just maybe, it was time to consider letting go, not for them, but for myself. I had no idea what I’d end up doing.
Doubts And Decisions
