[juanbenae]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

That’s a painful story and I don’t blame you for being hurt. Do you think she was sincere when she said you were like a son to her? Do you think she meant or understood the epithet to be unkind? Who knows what she learned or thinks at 97. Perhaps you’re writing her off when she meant no harm. Perhaps her friends made her realize what she was doing was wrong.

You’ve been extraordinarily kind. I commend you. She needs it. I would suggest being a bigger person on this. What feels better- being a good human or being a bitter one. I can’t say I would do the right thing.

This was well said.