Take a Breath and Then Fly off the Cliff (Dusti)

[parvati patil macmillan]

Dusti,

I met with your brother Raleigh. He told me about your parents. Please accept my sincerest apologies. I didn't know, and I feel like a fool for not realizing. I admit that I was very ignorant, and I'm sorry if the things that I have done have only made life worse for you. It was never my intention to hurt anyone.

My door is always open to you, should you need to talk.

All the best,
Madam Macmillan

@dusti

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parvati patil macmillan,

What about my parents? That they were terrible human beings? I think everyone knew that, there isn't much to it. They were just worse behind closed doors. We did just fine on our own, and it wasn't anyone's business to know what they did.

@dusti

[parvati patil macmillan]

Dusti,

That doesn't change that what they did was awful. You shouldn't have had to go through that, and I deeply regret that I couldn't see that your father wasn't the person I thought he was. No parent should hurt their child, closed doors or not.

Regards,
Madam Macmillan

@dusti

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parvati patil macmillan,

What exactly did my brother tell you they'd done? Despite what he told you, I could handle it. I didn't need anyone's help handling my parents. And I don't need people's sympathy for what happened.

My parents were always good at hiding behind masks.

@dusti

[parvati patil macmillan]

Dusti,

He didn't elaborate. He didn't need to. I'm a mother; it's only natural for me to be concerned. I am glad to hear that you're okay.

Take care,
Madam Macmillan

(P.S. Regarding masks, I learnt that too late.)

@dusti