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She is better than happy. She is free
Two and a half years ago I sat face to face with the man I had spent fifteen years building a life with. I looked him dead in the eyes and listened as the explanation of his betrayal spilled from his tongue. “Stormy, I’m going to fuck her“ His eyes moved from the garage floor back to my face as if to gauge my reaction. “When I left the house, I was so mad. I was so hurt. I got dressed up and went out, fully intending to pick up some random chick, but realized.. I do not even know how to do that. So, I called her. He went…
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Wild Things
Today I affirm that I belong among the wild things. This morning, as I stand in my mirror styling my hair in double fun buns, little Stormy tried to throw a fit. “Oh, my GAWD… You’re too old for fun buns, people are going to look at us funny. Just put it in a ponytail.” She whispers in my ear She was always very insecure. No one ever told her that she was special. No one ever told her that she was perfect just the way she was. No one ever looked her in the eyes and told her just how magical she is. So, she never knew. What a…