Hidden Heritage (2013)
““I want to know how she got into such a sorry state.”
It was a statement, not a question. More of an accusation really, that somehow this was my fault.
“Well,” I said carefully, knowing I was picking my way through a minefield, “as you know, psychological abuse can be very subtle and can take many forms. I think Steve has been undermining Angie’s self-esteem for a very long time.”
I did not feel right telling Elizabeth the number of miscarriages her sister had suffered. That was Ang...ie’s to tell.
“Thank you for calling me, Lottie.” Her words were stiff. Forced.
“You’re welcome.” I said, knowing her “thank you” came even harder than my “I need help.” I grabbed a steaming kettle off the stove, poured the water through a diffuser of Elizabeth’s latest herbal tea, and waited for it to steep. “Angie needs someone who deals with this kind of problem professionally.MoreLess
It was a statement, not a question. More of an accusation really, that somehow this was my fault.
“Well,” I said carefully, knowing I was picking my way through a minefield, “as you know, psychological abuse can be very subtle and can take many forms. I think Steve has been undermining Angie’s self-esteem for a very long time.”
I did not feel right telling Elizabeth the number of miscarriages her sister had suffered. That was Ang...ie’s to tell.
“Thank you for calling me, Lottie.” Her words were stiff. Forced.
“You’re welcome.” I said, knowing her “thank you” came even harder than my “I need help.” I grabbed a steaming kettle off the stove, poured the water through a diffuser of Elizabeth’s latest herbal tea, and waited for it to steep. “Angie needs someone who deals with this kind of problem professionally.MoreLess
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