The Rules Do Not Apply

by Ariel Levy

But you can never tell with shadows. You have to be vigilant, always, because maybe you’re crazy, but maybe you’re right.

There were shadows I saw out of the corner of my eye that looked like problems waiting to become real, but you never know with shadows.

I have an excruciating wish that she would age backward, into a baby, so that I could raise her now. So I could forgive her everything, anything, and love her with all the violence in my heart, and none of the need.

“Just for today, I will adjust myself and not try to manipulate the situation.”