dad

[fox]

He's gaunt and exhausted, but seeing him was not the kick in the gut I was bracing for. Not locked in my room sobbing. Was locked in my office sobbing twelve hours ago, though. Having my folks to look after makes it easier to keep it together; when I'm by myself and people are being nice to me is when I fall to bits.

Protestants, help me out: what's a prayer chain?

Comments

[zoethe]

I totally understand the falling apart only when away from responsibility. You hold it together when there are other people to care for because you have to, and because you're needed, and because it gives you focus. Your own feelings can be secondary then, and that's a way of insulating yourself.

yet more hugs.