Mom

Me: I'm so sorry. This is all my fault. I should have told you what was happening. That man...I didn't know he knew you. I swear. I'm so sorry.

Me: Just because you don't blame me doesn't mean it's not my fault. I should have told you sooner. I was just...I don't know.

The fact that she couldn't actually speak the words until days later broke my heart and solidified my thoughts on the matter.

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