new, in 100 words (II) [grace gardner]

Two months ago, my quest for a long-term partner laid its head to rest. Love and commitment don’t quite quench my thirst anymore. My brother told me the three pillars of a healthy relationship are honesty, trust, and communication. He didn’t tell me there would be periods where nothing would feel warmer than a pair of hands wrapped firmly and properly around my neck or that caring about someone is not synonymous with working through their trauma for them. What I know is that I am currently only interested in breathing life into myself and that feels necessary and new.