I think a reason we find the Jimothy story so moving is that it goes against our sense of nature always being harsh and ruthless. In reality, even in the animal kingdom sometimes the deformed & disabled still find their way in the world, often with the help of family.
I think in romantic relationships it’s important to know when to show up as a romantic partner on some days and then when to just show up as a friend or maybe it’s just me
7 years ago today, my partner strangled me while my baby slept upstairs. I learned that surviving strangulation increases the risk of being killed by over 750%.
I left that day.
I spent years waiting for someone to save us. It turned out that someone was me.