Inception(al)

My life has transformed into so many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Who I am today is a dichotomy of the things I've always needed myself to be for others. Now that I've raced past my checkered flag, celebration and "success" mean very little to me. Who am I now that I don't have you? And who are you now that you have that someone else?

I found Sunshine trapped alone in the darkness of a closet, evidence of vomiting and despair were apparent signs of how sick she had been hours ago. I picked her up and carried her out, letting her claws clench my shoulder out of fear or resistance. I can still feel her grasp and in some ways, its irritation on my skin comforts me.