Two Years After My Husband Died, I Finally Dared to Sort Through His Stuff in the Garage — What I Found Changed My Life - Page 7

I gave Lily to her grandparents to raise, thinking they could give her the stability I couldn’t give her back then.

I know I should have told you, Barbara, but every time I thought about it, I worried you would see me differently. Our life together was so perfect, and I didn’t want anything to tarnish it.

I watched Lily from afar, quietly supporting her and visiting when I could. She has grown into a beautiful, bright young woman, Barbara. And now I ask you, if you will, to help me fill the void I left behind.

Un homme qui écrit une lettre | Source : Midjourney

A Man Writing a Letter | Source: Midjourney

His contact information is here.

Please give him a chance to know the kind of love you give.

Forever,

Mark

I read the letter three times, my emotions mixed with anger, sadness, and disbelief. He had kept this part of his life from me. He had made decisions without me. But then another feeling crept up on me.