My Father Texted Me One Sentence, So I Left The Country

ask me once if I was sure.

By Friday night, I had a dozen messages from extended family.

Aunt Sherry: Your father says you’re punishing everyone over a misunderstanding.

Cousin Mark: Heard things got heated. Maybe don’t make permanent choices over temporary feelings.

My uncle Doug, who had once borrowed my drill and returned it rusted: Blood is blood.

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