I ignored the concerns of my family and closest friend. I convinced myself that I was helping someone who was alone, and maybe I was also trying to fill the emptiness in my own life. When Michael and I eventually married, I chose a simple navy dress. White did not feel right, and I didn’t want the day to pretend that our situation was ordinary. Michael held my hand tightly and thanked me for being there for him. At that moment, I believed we were two people trying to rebuild our lives after loss. NEXT PART 2
