Woke Up Like This

by Amy Lea

“Hate to break it to you, but adulthood is just a never-ending cycle of chores, obligations, googling how to fix stuff, and spending money on things you hate. Like sponges and dish detergent.”

One minute you’re throwing down chips by the bag, and the next you’re stirring Metamucil into your water and using a heating pad on your back.”

I take great pains to regulate my breathing. I will not choose violence today. I will not choose violence today.