Bittersweet Announcement
A few days after our union, I penned a wedding announcement to my parents. My words were concise, detailing our commitment without reproach. I wanted them to know, to feel the weight of the absence they chose. As the card slipped into the mailbox, a mix of sadness and closure settled within. They should know of our joy, even if they couldn’t be a part of it. There was joy and celebration, but there was still a lingering sense of sadness.