Stepmother’s letter from “Danny Darling”

This is a true story between final letter of me and my step mother
Not a day goes by that I don’t miss you
I hope one day you can hear this
This is her reply to my letter: - Danny Seth

Dear Danny

Thank you very much for your letter, which mummy delivered by hand. I had not received any other letters from you, and the post is usually quite reliable, so I am not quite sure what can have happened. I am sorry that you have been trying to contact me and haven't not heard for so long

I am doing well, thank you, though it has taken some time for me to get here. I am riding again on a little thoroughbred called Izzie, and the estate is looking beautiful now that spring is here. I am sorry to say that Ellie has died but you will be pleased to hear that there is a whippet in the grove again. He is young and very wild, and his name is Lankin. Its good to hear that you are moving forward in your life. Josh and Theo have shown me your music videos on the internet. You always had a lot of talent and its great to see that you're putting it to use. I wish you the best of luck and will be sure to buy the CD, if one comes out

I'm afraid the next part of this letter might be more difficult to read. I am well now, but wasn't for a long time. I spent time in hospital, and still speak to a therapist everyday You are not your father - you not not do the things he did - but association is a powerful force in the mind. An important part of me staying well, is to move forward in and that meant that I cannot see you, not because I don't want to, but simply because it would stir up too much pain. This is also true of Nat Nat, Emma, Alison and Taylor. Although I remember much of our past as a family with fondness, There is no way I can allow myself to be drawn back into it. It is clear from your letter that you understand sadness. I very much hope that this helps you to understand where I am coming from

You and a man now Danny, and I am sure you are a good one. Remember me by what you do, and by the person you are and will continue to become. Drive safely, tidy your room, be honest, treat people well

Every time you do these things, you do these things, you do these things for me, and with me

And know that I I'll think of you always, with a very great deal of love

Love