Julien's farewell letter

Hello everyone, I am writing this letter to those who knew me as the person who was always there, always ready to listen, and who almost never said no. That version of me is no longer here, because it is no longer possible to accept the unacceptable – that is to say, to accept barely concealed betrayals, to listen to endless ruminations, old grudges, moralising lectures and belittling remarks. I am 43, have two children, am divorced, and have reached a stage where pretending has become too painful. It’s clear that by facing the truth, I’ve lost a few friends who, in the end, weren’t really friends at all, and I’ve also fallen out with my parents, who are honest but very resentful people. That’s not what I want to instil in my children, and I no longer want to waste energy on old stories. I still have many good years ahead of me, and I’m going to build wonderful relationships with my future wife, whom I haven’t met yet :-) , my friends who are still there for me, my children, and also a business that reflects who I am – we spend a lot of time on it every day, so it might as well be a true reflection of you. For those who don’t know me, I might seem intimidating, but I’m kind, funny and loyal. Mum, Dad, little sister, the kids, my mates, I love you all; I love life.