My Раrеnts Рriоritizеd My Вrоthеr оvеr Mе аnd Wеnt tо Нis Gаmе Instеаd оf My Wеdding – My Rеlаtivеs Mаdе Тhеm Rеgrеt
I looked at both of them, feeling a mixture of hope and skepticism. “I need time,” I said finally. “Time to see if you’re really serious about changing. And I need boundaries. If I see any sign of the old behavior, I’m done.”
A woman with her parents in a restaurant | Source: Midjourney
Dad nodded. “That’s fair. We just want a chance to prove ourselves to you.”
Mom reached out again, and this time, I let her take my hand. “We love you, Emily. We’re sorry it took so long for us to show it.”
I squeezed her hand, not fully ready to forgive, but willing to see if they could change. “We’ll see,” I said quietly. “We’ll see.”
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Over the next few months, my parents tried to make amends. They attended family counseling and made an effort to be involved in my life without excluding Lucas. My dad stood up to my mom more, ensuring that they both treated Mike and me equally.
Sometimes, it takes a harsh wake-up call for people to realize their mistakes. My parents are slowly earning my trust back, and I’m hopeful for the future. It’s important to set boundaries and ensure that any reconciliation comes with genuine change, not just empty words.
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