Love Doesn’t Always Come in Neat Packages
Sometimes, it needs to be steeped with grace, self-awareness, and self-love to bloom
Recently, I have been thinking about relationships. Some are natural, evolving without much work. That’s not to say that both parties don’t need to be invested, but these relationships don’t seem to take much effort. Other relationships are lovely and wonderful but sometimes need more attention. Still, others are toxic. They scream, “Stay away! Stay away!”
Some of these relationships will be familial, and others will not. For some people, the easier, joyful relationships might be outside their immediate family. It doesn’t mean family relationships can’t be mended and reconciled. The part I’ve been reflecting on is the commitment and investment required.
As a kid, I dreamed of perfect and lovely relationships — so much so that I wrote stories to continue giving me hope.
This is for all the people who hang on to hope.
She sat swinging on the porch swing hanging from the sturdy, wooden overhang. Each sway created a creak from the metal rings holding the swing. Claire stared out at the lake, wishing for a different life. She was the mother of four … oops, no, only two. The crisp air mixed with the scent of pine swirled around her.
