Claimed by my Ex-husband's friend
I wanted to be closer, to feel like I was one of them, even if only for a moment.
I spoke to them about work, about strength, about hope. I tried to use simple words, words they could hold onto.
“You are not weak,” I said. “Even if people treat you like you are. You have survived this long, and that means you are strong. I want to help you find your strength again.”
A woman with tired eyes and gray hair shook her head slowly. She looked at me with bitterness, like she had already heard too many empty promises. Her voice was soft, but sharp.