Near the end of her father's life, Brittany wanted to call him. She would walk around the house holding the phone and not be able to do it. She knew the fear belonged to her childhood and that he couldn't hurt her now. She understood all of it and still couldn't press the button. I think a lot of us know some version of that.
Still Afraid to Call Him, and She Knew Exactly Why
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