Annie Bot

by Sierra Greer

“When we indulge the cruelest sides of our natures, it often feels powerful and honest,” Monica says. “It gives many people a thrill. But afterward, the effects can be devastating. We are shocked to realize we can be so vindictive. We cannot reconcile this new behavior with who we think we are, and this creates a dissonance, a deep confusion. We can feel both justification and self-loathing, and this can, in turn, fuel more anger toward the person we’ve abused.”

Fulfillment starts with being truly honest with yourself. Not anyone else.

Once in a while, as she gazes out the window toward the city lights, she’s struck by a loneliness so intense it threatens to derail her. It’s not fair to keep having thoughts and longings that only mire her in darkness. She’s being good. She’s serving Doug. She’s doing everything he wants, so she should be happy. Why can’t she be?

oh but this is being a modern woman Annie…