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| Disconnected by Kayla Cook |
One-sided
By Kayla Cook
“Hello again!”
…
“Oh, nothing much. I just wanted
to see how you were. Last time we
talked, you weren’t doing so great,
so I just wanted to check in again.”
…
“That’s great to hear.”
…
“Oh, you’re welcome. You know
I’m here for you, like I’ve always been.
Since all is well, I guess I’ll let you go—”
…
“Oh, me? I’m . . . fine.”
…
“Yes, really.”
…
“Of course I know you’re here for me.”
…
“Well, I guess there is something
bothering me. It would help to
talk to you about—”
line disconnects
“Hello?”
silence
“Are you still there?”
silence
“Hello?”
silence
Copyright Ⓒ 2021 by Kayla Cook
4 Comments
My aunt had MS and used to only answer "Fine" and when pressed she'd say "nobody wants to hear about it anyway."
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry so many people experience that.. feel that..
I'm so sorry to hear that your aunt had MS, and that she felt so isolated. That must have been incredibly difficult for you both. It is very sad how rampant that sense of disconnection and isolation is.
DeleteI totally understand. I've been alone my entire life, as far as the physical goes, anyway...until I had my last child. Her and I connected...Though, like me...She also walks alone in the physical, unless we are sharing the moments together. May the great spirit always comfort and guide you <3 so that you may never truly be alone.
ReplyDeleteSame to you. Thank you for connecting <3
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