M

Dear M, I am grateful for our run.

Jogging through the forest in full autumn foliage, we only chatted about the most mundane things,

but the bright smile, the lighthearted laugh, and the random jokes are what I remember to this day.

I made choices back then that I wish I had not made. In retrospect, had I been more courageous and honest, I may have avoided it. I am grateful for your strength, forgiveness, and resilience.

At times, I wonder if I have paid my dues. I sense it’s a lifelong responsibility, and I vow to be truthful to myself.

I will pass along the positivity and generosity you have shared with me. It would be a solace to see you smile again.

3.27.2025