I Took Care of My Elderly Neighbor – After She Died, the Police Knocked on My Door, and When I Learned Why, My Knees Buckled

women had found each other by accident.

I stayed there until the sun dipped behind the trees. Remembered the way she’d smile when I brought her favorite cookies. The way she’d pat my hand when I looked sad.

She’d seen me when I felt invisible.

And in return, I’d seen her. Not as a burden. Not as someone to take from. As a person worth knowing.

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