have that long overdue chat with A

..but it didn’t go that well either. I suspect he said all the things I would want to hear, not what he’s truly going through. He accepted my apology but I don’t know if it will make any difference. Still, at least I have the certainty knowing I tried this approach, instead of wondering what might have been. Time for plan B..

..to a certain extent. I left it far too long. Now this has become a big hairy mess no one wants to even look at. But I know he’s hurting and I don’t blame him. He’s spreading lies about how he’s been mistreated. But I think he just wants to be heard. It’s about time I pull him aside and tell him I’m here, I’m listening. Let’s fix this.