On leaving the past alone

Today, as comfortable as I’m learning to be in my own skin, I reached out to someone I previously said I would no longer speak to. There wasn’t any more of a reason than usual. I care. This is my greatest strength and my most easily exploited weakness. I have a tough time thinking that…

Simple Pleasures # 2

Physical contact with someone you know cares about you. I can be as simple as a hug, a brushed off piece of lint, a playful nudge or laughter permeated with platonic touches on the shoulder, a kiss on the shoulder by your husband or the way your S/O stands up first so he can offer…

Growing Up

When I was younger, I always thought that a major accomplishment would be me just reaching a certain age, I saw adult life as a fun, happy life with childhood and adolescence being filled with rules and complications. Now that I’m reaching those milestones, I have to say that I’m not that much happier or…