I never thought I’d love a woman, but that is who you are.
When I finally understood it, I thought we’d come far. Your family will never let you be you, their shame sickens me – but worse it sickens you, and put us at constant odds.
So I left. BECAUSE I love you. So of course I miss you, and this has truly been the longest month of my life. You’re still my best friend, why aren’t you calling me? —Annie-and-me-are-meant-to-be
This article appears in May 21-27, 2015.