A Fragile Enchantment

by Allison Saft

“And if I don’t like what I’ve become?” “Your life is yours. It is never too late to change.”

“Despite everything we’ve put you through, you’re alive. They have no right to ask you for anything more.”

“When you’re on your deathbed, do you think you’re going to reflect on how proud you were to put everyone’s needs before your own? Do you think you’ll wish you’d given up more?”