"I wasn't sure you were coming today," she was startled at the site of me when she rushed past with a bowl full of chili. Smelt good. "Margaret, just ring me when she's done paying and we can get started," she winked at me. I missed my last appointment and I don't blame her for … Continue reading Sliding Scale Therapy
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Tarot Bully
It was New Year's Eve. "Mom, just pick a card!" She looked terrified. "It's just tarot, you can make whatever you want of it." She looked away from me, nose high, "I don't want to, it's just not my thing." "Well, it's kinda my thing. Don't you want to step out of your box for … Continue reading Tarot Bully
Flat Tire
I was on my way to his house when I started feeling a consistent thump on the rear right side of my car. I pulled over next to the cemetery and got out - flat tire. I had never fixed a flat tire so I sat on the curb for a minute and called my … Continue reading Flat Tire
“Leave your Wife”
"Hey Mel." You whispered in my ear from behind, I was alone at the bar writing. I didn't turn around. I shut my eyes and all our memories flashed quickly, emotions tagged along. Excitement, fear, despair, resentment, longing. I opened my eyes and reached for your hand over my shoulder. Your touch, a wave … Continue reading “Leave your Wife”
Scotch
My head pounded from the scotch when he called me at dawn. I wished it were one of those mornings that I woke still drunk, thinking I’d fooled the booze. Not today. "I’ve fallen in love with someone," his voice was deep and stern. As if this hangover couldn’t get worse. I thought about rather … Continue reading Scotch
Crystal Store Tyrant
We grew up catholic for a chunk of my childhood which fortunately ended after my mom slept with our priest. Due to guilt and some loose traditions that still have their ways with my family, a few of my siblings still baptize their children in the catholic church. My oldest brother called and asked me … Continue reading Crystal Store Tyrant
Xanax Mom
I wasn't surprised when I heard she'd burnt down the house. She's been on Xanax for as long as I can remember. I sat in the waiting room while they looked up her room number, she only suffered minor injuries. My neighbor saw smoke and carried her out of the house before it completely went up … Continue reading Xanax Mom
Brave Woman and Pakistani Store Owner…
I was walking to the store when he slammed on his brakes at the sight of me and rolled down the window. He whistled and made kissing noises and I screamed "Fuck off!" If you're a woman you know this is just an average Monday morning. I've heard the argument "Why aren't you just flattered, … Continue reading Brave Woman and Pakistani Store Owner…
CONVERSATIONS WITH ASSHOLES 