tHiS THiNg...

... It is like learning a new language.

A new culture.

A new way of naming things.

Being initiated into a new community.

Seeing a whole world alive where you had only imagined them in the back of your mind before.

And just knowing that everyone shares a similar-enough story to yours makes you feel comfortable, and safe.

For a long while now, I think I've figured out what I want in life. I want to feel safe.

I just want to feel safe.