Eleven months and one day ago, I embarked on a four day bender that was the end of the most loving partnership of my life. Eleven months and one day ago my world dissolved. I thought last night was a full year, but I was wrong. Nevertheless, I curbed my drinking last night so I could say I made the milestone somewhat sober. [ 580 more words ]

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It means being always on your guard. It means absorbing shit that you really shouldn't. And now, it means being a little terrified. You see, I have a workmate who makes me feel uneasy. He invades my personal space. He makes inappropriate comments. And recently he started touching me. The first time it happened, I made a fuss. I yelled. My workmates all heard; there was uneasy laughter. [ 118 more words ]

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