Life in Between

Life in Between “So, this friend of yours, no offense, but he sounds kind of weird.” “Yeah, I can see why you’d think that, but this is a subject that’s kind of hard to explain.” “Well, the bartender just set a full glass in front of me so why don’t you give it a shot?” … Read more

Rooms I Never Lived In

My whole life has been about being there for others, being the good child, the good sister, the good friend, and the good employee. I have consistently put myself last in everything I have ever done because that’s what was expected of me. I bite my tongue, tamp down my frustration and anger, and smile … Read more

Julia and Robert

My favorite student just died. I hated that guy.   Julia slammed her journal shut, sat back in her chair, and remembered.   It had never been her intended profession. After all, those who can, do; those who can’t, teach. But right from the beginning, Julia found she had a knack for it. In her … Read more

Authentics

This story contains sensitive content   Dad,   I remembered something I thought I’d share with you.   I forgot plenty, these past ten years or so, however long it’s been. I forget all that I let myself forget. Like…   I forgot what it used to be like when you’d take us to those … Read more