"Uh, I said none of this."
Those were the words I got tonight, and they struck me deep. Michael, you're still trying to clarify things, saying you never saw me as dangerous, never thought I was a monster. That’s a relief to hear. You mentioned being hazy about past events, unsure about some of the things that happened, but you reaffirmed that there was never any ill will. You even reminded me that you supported me, even when I wasn’t allowed in the colony. Ultimately, I was invited back. So why does it still feel like there’s a rift?
You ended the conversation with, “Good luck to you. But I am done. Good night, Dan.” And there it was—finality. At least for tonight.
But before you went, we had some good ideas. We were moving forward, albeit slowly. Sure, the conversation took a turn when you felt I was still pushing that you were wrong. But it wasn’t about that, not entirely. It’s about something needing to be done. Some kind of resolution, even if small. Think about the things we actually agreed on tonight—the moments where there was potential for progress. You liked the idea of including Bonkers, didn’t you? There’s no reason we can’t come up with something creative, something that brings closure.
We've been friends for a long time, and like it or not, conflict sometimes threatens and strengthens friendships at the same time. You know that as well as I do. This isn’t the first time we’ve had disagreements, but it could be the last if we don’t figure out how to push past it.
So for now, goodnight, Michael. Let’s rest on this and look toward action tomorrow. There’s still more we can do, and I believe in finding common ground, even after all this.
by Dan and Bonkers
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