"If we are ever to end heinous acts of mass killing we must first have the courage to name and recognize the misogyny in our communities and in our broader society." Credit: Aziza Asat

[Image-1]
You said you loved me unconditionally, yet you placed conditions on me. After I  reacted badly to life, I embarrassed you (and myself), so you forgot me—can’t blame you, but it proves I meant nothing to you. —The Forgotten

This article appears in Oct 15-21, 2015.

Join the Conversation

8 Comments

  1. Reply
  2. Reply

  3. Again, I agree with Caballo. The only critter you’ll get unconditional love from is a dog or cat. Bipeds need not apply.

    Reply
  4. Reply

  5. Perhaps, in your embarrassment, you have shied away from this person and given them the impression that you have forgotten them. Have you considered that? Perhaps they gave up not because they wanted to, but because they thought you wanted them to. Set the embarrassment aside and try reaching out.

    Or die alone. Whatever.

    Reply
  6. Reply
  7. Reply
  8. Reply
Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *