Set the Record Straight

by Hannah Bonam-Young

“No. I’m proud of you. I’m proud of you for telling them when you didn’t have to. You didn’t owe them that part of yourself, but you wanted to be honest. That’s honourable. That’s courageous. I’m proud of you for building a life for yourself beyond them. For coming back here, knowing how much it might hurt.” I tilt my head, forcing her to look at me. “And I’m proud to be yours.”