Delete

I deleted an emailed baby announcement today without barely reading it. I feel bad but I’m having a hard time celebrating in someone else’s joy that is not within my reach. And just like the inevitable “Congrats! When are you due?” I cringe and avoid the topic. If I were a bigger person, would I send a congrats email to the new parent? Or maybe I will once the pain dulls a little. For now I’ll keep silent and avoid the issue. It’s better this way for me. Selfish maybe. But I’m protecting my vulnerable feelings right now.