this morning #1083.

this morning, i could tell that he was checked out. for now, at least. his responses were largely a series of nods & shrugs. i leaned in. gave him a hug. held on tight. there was nothing sexual in my actions. not today. just an embrace to say it’s okay if he doesn’t feel like talking right now. after what he’s been through, i wouldn’t want to talk right now either. either way, hopefully he knows i’m here for him even if i have no clue what i can truly do to help. what words do you use to soothe the mind of the only survivor of a fire? there are no guarantees that his world will return to normal. i let him slip from my arms. looked him straight in the eyes. gave him a small smile. got up to go fix us some tea.