my dad is relating to me transitioning by comparing it to him getting sober and like talking about how insanely hard both of these things are both mentally and socially and my heart is kinda melting
The intimacy of pressing the softest kiss to their temple now and then as they sleep peacefully beside you, whispering a quiet "I love you" or "You’re so beautiful, my love” even if they can’t hear it. HEAVY sigh.