Next journey.

I looked into my sister’s eyes and told her it was okay to let go.

She told me she was afraid and at first, I said don’t be afraid,

In a sort of haphazard motherly way, in order to comfort her.

As soon as the words spilled out of my mouth,

I realized I had disrespected her sincerity with my selfish need to make her feel secure.

How could I tell someone so close to the greatest unknown of their life that they needn’t be afraid.

I can barely make phone calls to make doctor appointments...

I told her it was okay to feel scared.