My Husband and I Divorced After 36 Years – at His Fune.ral, His Dad Had Too Much to Drink and Said, 'You Don't Even Know What He Did for You, Do You?'

I don't expect forgiveness. I only want you to know that none of this was about wanting another life. It was about being afraid to let you see this part of mine.

You did nothing wrong. You made your decision with the truth you had. I hope one day that brings you peace.

I loved you the best way I knew how.

— Troy

I didn't cry right away.

I loved you the best way I knew how.

I sat there, the paper in my hands, and let the words settle.

He had lied. That part hadn't changed, but now I understood the shape of it.

If only he'd let me in instead of shutting me out. How different our lives might have been.

I folded the letter and placed it back in the envelope.

Then I sat there for a long time, thinking about the man I'd known and loved all my life and lost twice.