Sunday, November 19, 2023

Being alone: our tradition

I had surgery and you did not know.
You saw the bandage and didn't even ask until the next day when you made a stupid joke about it.
Since then? Not a single word.
Not a question about how I am feeling.
Not a question about next steps.
Not a question about appointments.

After 20 years you wanted a "tradition" of eating take-out. Fine. And then with a fridge full of food you eat my leftovers. Not a "hey would you mind if I ate your leftovers?" It sounds really stupid but I never eat your food.