Can't Let Her Go

by Kianna Alexander

Why is it that no one in my life ever takes the time to consider that I have feelings, or that they might be valid?

Once again, I’m being dismissed: set aside for something that matters more.

I feel like I’m a reasonable person. But something about her . . . she just sets me off in so many ways, good and bad. I don’t know how to handle this.

It’s eight twenty-eight. I told RJ to expect me around nine . . . not that he’ll be upset if I’m late bringing the kids back home.

It’s oddly comforting to know that neither of us slept last night.

Seems like Mom and Dad just are who they are. There’s no changing them. Fortunately, I don’t have to change them. I only have to change myself.

playing on my guilt in order to get me to do what he wants.

New city, new clients, building new relationships. Plus, it’s a whole new life and career for you, Miss Scientist in Training.”

I would never have guessed this center was that old; it’s been kept up really well. There’s that grocery store and the bookstore that anchor this shopping center. I think this is a good location . . . Peaches should have access to a nice pool of potential clients here.