“They simply do not understand that we are still individuals with our own desires,” Brenda added while we stopped for water. We all nodded in agreement because the struggle to maintain our autonomy was a topic that united our entire group.
After the walk, Beverly and I went to the mall because I wanted to buy a few new things for my future. We ate a lovely lunch at a nice restaurant and took photos together to document our successful day of planning.
“You know Henrietta, I think you are making the absolute right decision for yourself,” Beverly said as we walked back to the car. She was right because I could not afford to waste the remaining years of my life being miserable just to please my son.
