The difference between psychic and psychologist: one can hear thoughts, the other has a better understanding of them. I love you with all my darn heart, Emma.

Remembering is not always a good thing. Trauma sticks easier than sweet memories. And relationships can be a mix of both sweet moments and trauma.

I loved the woman, and yet it wasn't healthy. Jean was fire, she both kindled my heart and gave me burns I still keep and I am sure I will do for years to come. And worst thing about it is that I am sure she harmed me without ill will and that I have am at least responsible for half of that pain.

Yet.

Yet that does not take away the fact that I love you, and that we have a supporting relationship, healthier than I have ever had before, and that I love you now and I love you with so much sincere fervor. We build each other up, the complete opposite of the destructive relationship I had before.

I love you, Emma. That is the truth, no matter how scarred my mind is by the pa