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Cold dread mingled with an absurd sense of validation at having my fears confirmed

My son could not enjoy the beautiful, bright yellow fish with the willowy fins

But I realized, too, that if I walk around with balled fists, I will not be able to grasp anything new either

“Who’s going to make sure the milk isn’t spoiled, Ema?” my kids pondered. But the kids’ breakfast was the least of my problems

I take comments personally, when I should’ve learned from my single years that people’s comments are a fact of life

Often, at the end of a long, hard day, I’m honestly sick and tired of listening