Dear Sister,
Happy New Year. I hope you’re taking care of yourself and your health—truly. I’ll keep this brief and honest, because some things deserve to be named clearly, especially when they’ve been wearing us down for years.
We weren’t expecting visitors, and the doorbell startled me into action. The house was quiet—perhaps you caught us mid-slumber, perhaps not. Our security setup isn’t a dramatic prop; it’s a practical measure we rely on to keep our home and health protected. If you were accompanied by someone, I didn’t learn who they were in time, and that uncertainty was part of what made a stressful moment even tenser. I’m glad the situation didn’t escalate, but it did remind me how important it is to respect boundaries and privacy.
Your note arrived after, and I read it with a careful, guarded heart. Our home is not a stage for drama; it’s a sanctuary for my daughter and me. I’ve invested in comfort and climate control—curtains, lighting, and a garden that nourishes our well-being—because we deserve a quiet, stable space to heal and grow. I’m sure you understand that the way we care for our health and our environment matters deeply to us.
As for the welfare checks you’ve described, they aren’t something we welcome as entertainment or coercion. We recognize they exist to help people in distress, and we take them seriously when they’re truly warranted. We won’t engage in cycles of misrepresentation or fear-mongering that push the system toward confrontation. Boundaries aren’t about punishment; they’re about safety, respect, and maintaining a life where my daughter and I can thrive without being replayed in someone else’s narrative.
Finally, I want you to know that we wish you well. If you ever choose to engage with us from a place of genuine care and without attempting to weaponize external pressures, I’m open to a calm, respectful dialogue. Until then, I’ll continue to protect the home we’ve built—physically and emotionally—and keep choosing light, light that fills our space with honesty and health.
With care for your own health and well-being,
Ally