I wanted it somewhere I could see it every day, as a reminder to stay true to myself.”
Her words touched me deeply, but they didn’t erase my fears. I nodded, though, and said, “If it means that much to you, I’ll trust your decision. I just hope it doesn’t make your life harder.”
Sarah squeezed my hand and said, “Thank you for being honest with me.
I know it’s not your generation’s thing, but it’s my way of expressing who I am.”
That night, I couldn’t sleep. Was I wrong to still feel uneasy? Part of me wanted to shake off my worries and embrace the idea of change.
The other part felt like I’d failed her by not expressing how deeply it bothered me. But one thing I knew for certain: my love for Sarah will always outweigh my discomfort over something as small as a tattoo. She’s charting her own path in life, and while it may not look the way I imagined, it’s hers to walk.
So, should I have said more?
Maybe. But I also learned something that evening—sometimes, it’s not about making them see our perspective. It’s about letting them know they are seen, loved, and supported, no matter what choices they make.
And for now, that will have to be enough.
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