being seen

  • The Space Between Us

    You looked at me longer than most people do. It wasn’t the quick glance people give before moving on, the kind that skims the surface and never bothers to linger. It was steady, almost deliberate, like you were letting yourself… Continue reading

    The Space Between Us
  • Slow Isn’t Boring When It Feels Like Safety

    I don’t know how to explain it. The way I feel pulled toward you, even when I’m doing everything I can to keep my distance. It’s not about fear of you – it’s what you bring up in me. You… Continue reading

    Slow Isn’t Boring When It Feels Like Safety
  • She Unfolds Where She’s Held, Not Watched

    There’s a version of me that only comes out when I feel safe. She’s softer. Quieter. Laughs without scanning the room. Speaks without second-guessing. She doesn’t measure her words or shrink her feelings to fit someone else’s comfort. She doesn’t… Continue reading

    She Unfolds Where She’s Held, Not Watched