The article features a letter from a mother feeling hurt after missing a family photo at her daughter's wedding reception because she was briefly away. She expresses feelings of betrayal and invisibility, as neither her husband nor his sister ensured her presence in the photo. Advice is offered to address the oversight without exacerbating feelings of hurt. The letter also touches on another topic, discussing the ethical considerations of publishing a memoir about childhood abuse while the abuser is still alive, highlighting personal trauma and the complexity of familial relationships.
It was thoughtless of your husband, his sister, and the bride not to have noticed or questioned your absence when the photos were being taken.
In the future, if photos are taken, it might make sense to take a roll call.
I have written an unpublished book about my experiences. Would it be wrong to publish it while my abuser is alive?
For the last 15 years, I have not had a relationship with this parent. We live a continent apart.
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