The Reunion That Healed More Than I Expected

Release. This is it. This is how it heals.

“I… I appreciate that,” I said, the words foreign on my tongue. “It changed me. Everything.

But I hear you.” It wasn’t forgiveness, not yet. But it was understanding. It was a step towards letting go.

I felt lighter than I had in years. I actually started to enjoy the reunion, chatting with old friends, reminiscing about the good times before everything went south. The past felt distant, resolved.

A heavy chapter finally closed. Then she appeared. Her.

She stood beside me, quiet, hesitant, just as I was about to grab another drink. “Can I talk to you?” she asked, her voice barely audible. My newfound peace wavered, but I nodded.

One more conversation for complete closure. I led her to a quieter corner. She fidgeted, twisting a napkin in her hands.Continue reading…