I learned too late, you shouldn’t give too much of yourself to this shitty job.
I know exactly what’s happening right now, and my thoughts are crowding on top of one another, a chaotic and childish mess.I’m still so flawed and broken—I’m still so disappointing! Don’t go yet! I’ll create more problems! I’ll show you! Don’t leave!
ruby.ocampo:
Mom!
Mom, stop! I’m not ready!
sampaguita72:
I think it’s time now, Ruby.
I know you’re going to be fine.
I’m all out of words to say—except, I guess, for the obvious ones. The ones we had a hard time saying, in life.
ruby.ocampo:
I love you, Mom
sampaguita72:
I love you, Ruby
“Ruby, is thatSlack?” Sarah exclaims. “How can you be working right now?”
I twist around for a second, waving her off and blinking back tears.
And when I look back, the light next to Mom’s name has gone out.
sampaguita72 has left the chat.
