She likened it to packing for a week-long trip - changes of clothes, snacks, drinks, extra shoes, a sweater in case it turns cold, medicine and emergencies contact telephone numbers, a camera, games, toys, the list was impressive. All this for only one person, and a tiny person at that. A morning outing took hours … Continue reading A conversation unspoken
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Song for her father
It was time to just walk away. The conversation was going nowhere, but downhill. Louder, meaner, more futile. She was butting her head against a brick wall, and he wasn’t about to give an inch. Grabbing her backpack, she didn’t wait for a break in his tirade, she simply got off the couch and headed … Continue reading Song for her father
Lies and kisses
“Oh, what lies there are in kisses.” ~ Heinrich Heine It was his idea and she loved him all the more for it. They sat together on a surprisingly comfortable couch in a room that looked more like a favorite uncle’s den than a therapist’s office. Thighs touching, he held her hand on his knee. … Continue reading Lies and kisses
Forgiveness is not always an option
I am angry and, at this point in time, not even contemplating offering forgiveness to the person I feel betrayed me. It's a pattern. One that is fueled by a lust for attention, and if truth doesn't provide it, lying can. It makes it all the more vile that this betrayal was not limited to … Continue reading Forgiveness is not always an option
affair (dot) com
Are you crazy? You’ve never even seen him in person! I know him, and he knows me... far better than you ever could. How can you say that? You can’t be sure he’s not some pimply-faced kid goofing around with his high school friends. You couldn’t possibly understand the connection we have. It’s more than … Continue reading affair (dot) com
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