Revealing the Truth
As we talked deeper, I took a deep breath and revealed what I had been holding back: ‘Look, Alex, I wasn’t trying to be harsh.
Your dad’s housing situation isn’t stable. That’s part of why I suggested you could go live with him. He’s having a tough time right now.
‘ Silence followed my words, and I hoped desperately that Alex would understand that I was only trying to look out for him.