The
Suspicion
Discovery
Betrayal
Pounding heart
Fearful imaginings
Awful sadness

The
Questions
Recriminations
Ultimatum
Uneasy forgiveness
Reluctant understanding
Beginnings of trust

The
Lesson
Listening
Sharing
Steely determination
Cautious acceptance
Unconditional loving

Alison Cassidy

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