It forced me to realise that I'd been blaming you for not being flawless. And none of us is flawless.' Another sigh. 'I was so angry with myself for what happened to Michael and Lucy that I had to turn my anger somewhere else and you were the easiest target.
The speaker reflects on their past anger towards another person, acknowledging that their frustration stemmed from a deeper hurt about the loss of Michael and Lucy. They realize that they were unfairly holding the other person to an impossible standard of perfection, while recognizing that no one is without flaws. This realization comes with a sense of relief and clarity.
By confronting their own feelings of anger and blame, the speaker...