Although I understand that Alan and Martine deserve happiness and a fresh start, their newfound love made me feel a sense of loss and jealousy. They started appearing together at every family gathering, and it felt like my mother was being erased from our lives. At the same time, I found myself revisiting the complicated dynamics I had with Martine in the past. When I was only four years old, my father left my mother to live with Martine and her children. Martine even denied me access to him when I visited their house, making me feel unwanted and out of place.

Source: The Guardian October 06, 2023 14:11 UTC