#17: Dear Tina,

Dear Tina, You can blame a song I've been listening to for the last few months for this moment of bravery. My favorite line is "looking for heaven found the devil in me," and there was your face, and I knew it was time. Because loving you found everything I hated about myself. I allowed … Continue reading #17: Dear Tina,

#16: Dear Heather

Dear Heather, I should be contacting you directly. I did it to repair the damage to my relationship with several people from college, but I don't know how to do that with you. I don't know how to go to you and tell you that I am sorry for letting that other shoe fall. I … Continue reading #16: Dear Heather

#14: To the Ones I Left Behind

To the Ones I Left Behind, Yes, I ran away. I ran away from everything that I knew; I ran away from you. The first opportunity that had me on the proverbial train "out of dodge" I took without hesitation. Granted, I did adjust my plans so that none of you would panic about me … Continue reading #14: To the Ones I Left Behind

#13: To My Left Arm: Part Deux

To My Left Arm, This is the second letter that I have ever written you. I wrote to you once, way back when, after I left the scars that run down your shoulder. I apologized to you, wishing desperately that you would forgive me for hurting you. That you could forgive your abuser. I wish … Continue reading #13: To My Left Arm: Part Deux