It happened again, that’s all I can say.  I had the best intentions.  I know it meant a lot to you that I show up but there was just so much pressure… Hmm?  I did?  I didn’t mean to undercut the apology… No you didn’t put the pressure on me, I mean the pressure for you to have this thing be… you know, the event of graduation.

Please don’t start that.  I get it. You’re the first one in the family.  It’s hard being the little brown boy with the heavy name but you did it… No I don’t take it for granted, I’m so proud of you…  You haven’t even asked if I’m okay.

Yes. I am.  At least this time the one that took over wasn’t the sad one.  No cutting. No marks.  It’s weird I was out for three days, it’s never been that long before.  I wish they all  made notes in the journal, it’d be helpful for Dr. Barrie… Of course I want to know too, but I’m terrified too y’know.  Hoping I might discover hidden talents or superpowers but what if all I find are all the ways I can be an asshole…

Aw, ‘zeus, you’re the best. I forgot about the baking.

8 min in bed 4.1.13;

inspiration: a quote from Parkdale, TO

 


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