when i look at the long narrative of my life, it has been the family i found that more than anyone, has saved me. the ones who along the way have met me, have seen me, & understood me, somehow better than anyone who ever shared blood with me. they’ve come to know my idiosyncrasies & codings and somehow said, “yes, please, be more of yourself” they have taught me to fight back the demons that would have me believe i’m unloveable or unworthy. when i fear i’m nothing more than a monster of who i used to be, they remind me of my unbreakable humanity, and that mistakes do not make me someone who can never be forgiven. they’ve taught me that no ghost should have a hold over my past, and that i, and my heart, make my own future. without this family, i cannot imagine who i’d be, but i know it would be someone whose life was far more empty.
This one goes out to my dear friends that I got to spend the weekend with at the Supernatural convention in Nashville with this December. I’ll never forget your kindness and the lovely times we shared together.
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