A letter from November 8th, 2022

Dear FutureMe and Future Robert, The past 27 years have been a wild ride. When you read this, it will have been 30 years since 17 year old me, and 19 year old you came together as a way to avoid our ugly home lives. We grew up together, not ever having known what a functional relationship was supposed to look and feel like. We made two beautiful boys, and they motivated us to do better and be better than our parents were to us. However, we weren’t able to translate that into our relationship being “better”. As we wait to sign the papers that will uncouple us legally, I mourn the future that was only a dream. I don’t cry for you, I cry for us. We know each other better than anyone else and I will miss that. I know the kids are hurting at this moment, however by the time this letter finds it’s way to us, I know they will be working in their careers building their own successful lives. None of us can imagine what the future may hold, and the kids are currently apprehensive about what they consider to be a disjointed family. I know we both are capable of providing “family” for them. I miss Sophia and Molly so much. I’m sure they are full on grey beards by now. Give them hugs and kisses from me when you get this. I hope you are happy with whomever you are in a relationship with. I hope you are making good decisions. I hope you have your certifications, are making more money than you ever imagined, and are using this prosperity wisely. I will always love you. The boys will provide us opportunities to be in the same room, and I know we will be our best for them. Love forever, Lindsey