Some loved ones are gone because they’re in a better place now. Others are gone because I am.

Some loved ones are gone because they’re in a better place now. Others are gone because I am.
Sure, there were times that I was wrong. It wasn’t every time, though.
Even if I convince them of the truth today, they’ll just believe another lie tomorrow.
The days of, “there are no socks up here” quickly become “I’m going to a study group with friends” as they hit the teenage years.