T. told me that intimacy is like driving a beautiful and powerful sports car across the usa from town-to-town. Lots of starts and stops, some fast and furious, some smoothe as silk. Sleep when you're tired, eat when you're hungry and just enjoy the journey.

I talk about my fears when they need to be discussed. With time and the right person, I was able to let the wall down. Even after 18 years, the wall goes back up sometimes! But I'm fortunate to have someone who cares and wants things to be good for me.