My partner also suffers from anxiety. Meditation seems to be helping. Quite a bit, actually. But also speaking about it.

I used to get angry and frustrated. I still do sometimes. Clearly not helpful. But it’s getting easier to talk about it and that helps both of us.

I loved this piece. Adored it. To the point that I felt a little guilty. I laughed when you got stuck in your car, without gas, clutching a bottle of vodka.

I didn’t want to laugh. I could feel the humiliation and the anxiety. You are such an amazing writer.

But I couldn’t help myself.

Sometimes I wonder if life, in all it’s cruel indifference, isn’t hiding a sense of humour. Of all the times to run out of gas. Of all the moments to have your last $3 purchase be called out. Add in some rain and you have a Hollywood moment here.

I’m glad to read in the comments you are feeling better.

I’m off to dream of what it’s like to be able to even BUY liquor for only $3. Liquor up here is generally 2x what you guys pay for it.