My dad slapped me on his birthday. “what kind of w…

night. I don’t sleep alone anymore. I’m not afraid anymore.

I cut my hair in October. Pixie cut. My choice. Not Patricia’s shoulder length with bangs. Not Gerald’s control. Mine. Ryan saw it and smiled. You look like you. Best compliment I’ve ever received.

I made a friend at college. Zoe. She’s an art major. Kind, funny. We studied together at the campus continue reading …