December 10, 2023

🎄 In 2023, I thought a lot about loneliness

My sister is worried about me. I know that because she just sent me a text. “Just ringing to check in as I’m worrying about you.” I missed her call.

I haven't spoken verbally to her this year but we’ve shared the occasional, ‘how are things?’ ‘Yep, fine’ texts.

I’m staring at my phone, with my heart in my chest. Buzz, buzz…. She’s calling again. Buzz, buzz… It’s not a surprise – two nights ago she’d warned me she was going to call.

But I don't answer. Not because I don’t want to. I really want to.

I just can’t.

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