Chapter 49: Luna & Amber

Holding Space

I’ve carried so much inside me for so long,
so many feelings left unspoken,
so many burdens quietly held.

And yet, when I needed it most,
you two were there — Luna and Ember.
Even though our relationship as siblings
has never been simple or easy,
even though distance and misunderstanding have always lingered,
you stepped up.

You heard me.
You saw my exhaustion.
You took over, becoming the caretakers for Storm when I could not.
Not out of obligation, but out of understanding,
out of care, out of love — however imperfect it may be.

Even when I spoke about cutting ties,
even when I considered going completely solo for the sake of my sanity,
you didn’t judge.
You encouraged me to do what I needed for my mental health,
to reclaim myself, even if it meant stepping away from family.

I have held this in for far too long.
It wasn’t easy to share my truth,
to admit my vulnerability,
to let someone in on feelings I rarely voice.
Pride tells me to stay silent,
but you reminded me that asking for help is not weakness.

So, thank you.
For seeing me.
For standing in the spaces I could not hold.
For reminding me that even in complicated families,
even in fractured bonds,
there can be grace, care, and unwavering support.

 Luna watches, Ember glows. Together, they are quiet strength and gentle guidance — sisters in spirit, anchors in my heart.