You & I, Rewritten

by Chip Pons

To the man who stood beside me on that ledge, took my hand in his & leapt so fearlessly into the unknown with every fiber of his beautiful heart— My life is infinitely better because you love me.

Such a beautiful dedication 🥹

“Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign or weakness nor a lack of faith, it is the price of love.”

Rise. Heal. Overcome.

There’s just something I love about new beginnings. The chance to wipe your slate clean, completely starting anew in an environment where people know only what you want them to know.

It’s obvious to me that Graham Austin is perhaps the most physically perfect man I’ve ever laid my eyes on, but what’s more attractive is the professional aptitude he exudes.

He’s showed me that all of me, especially the messy and anxious parts, are not only worthy of getting to know, but worthy of normalization and acceptance. He’s made me feel seen and valued. He’s made me feel whole.

“But loving you and knowing you love me back has fundamentally changed me. It’s like being seen for the first ever…like I am free of the man I thought I needed to be and I finally get to be who I’ve always wanted to be - happy, spontaneous and so hopelessly in love with the man of my dreams.”

“And if I have any say in the matter, I hope to be worthy of every second of your always.”

“I will spend the rest of my life telling and showing you that if you need me to, because I love you, Will. I am so sorry you are hurting, but I will help you through it with every ounce of love I have.”

It may not even be possible for you—but just try to remember that forgiveness is for us…not for the person who needs forgiving.”