Dear T,

We were talking about a writing exercise that is likely to be very difficult, painful, and yes revealing, and you suggested I do it in the room, with you, instead of trying it at home.

I just froze at the thought.

You said, this would be a good place for it; this is your safe place, right? and there was a pause.... before I mumbled, "well .....mostly."

The roots of rupture run very deep, T, deeper than I thought. I am so ashamed to realize it.