I am very lucky in that respect, Gerda. S2 does not lack for loving people in his life. Nor do I
D, hasselback potatoes are the best. You get all the crispiness of chips with the tenderness of roast taters. Boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew— nah, just make ‘em hasselback!
My sister and I went to two parties on NYE. One was with work friends, Gatsby-themed and quite fancy, and the other was boardgames and drinks with very old friends. I liked the second one better
X asked to take S2 for an extra two hours on his Thursday visit. I said sure, just need him back by x time. He replied...
“Okie doke”
Wow. He used to say that all the time throughout our relationship. His communication to date has swung between coldly formal and overly enthusiastic, depending on what channel he was trying at the time (rage, charm, self-pity). This is different. It feels genuine. It seems like such a small thing, but considering the context, it feels significant.
I hope he doesn’t try to come back. It would make me sad to hurt him by saying no.
