“It’s okay to not be ready. It’s okay to take your time. You don’t have to decide right this second who you are or what you want. There’s so much time for that, you know? I just want you to be happy. And, you know, I’ll always be here for you. For every decision you ever make, for as long as you need me, I’ll be here. Because I love you, and that’s what real parents do.” She cups her hand around my cheek and kisses the side of my head. “I’m here for you, always.”
