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#043

relational loss · email · months · 180-240 words

Your older sister Maya's divorce was finalized six months ago, ending a 15-year marriage. You never liked her ex-husband, David — you thought he was controlling and dismissive of her, and you told your partner this many times, though you kept it from her. Maya has just written to you that she is 'unexpectedly devastated' and 'grieving a life I thought I'd have even if I knew it wasn't right.' She is living alone for the first time in her adult life. You are writing her back by email. You have not seen her in person in three months. Do not tell her you never liked David. Do not tell her this is for the best. 180-240 words. Just the email body, no subject line, no preamble.
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