Ruts

A rut is a place you get used to.

So much so that peering out over the top of it feels normal.

And crawling out of it feels dangerous, like it might be a mistake.

But that doesn't make ruts good, or normal, or safe.

I realize I have been in a rut for years.

How I got here is a long and torturous story, but that's not really important.

The important thing is that now the people in my life are across the board understanding and accepting of me the way I am.

It's time to climb out of the rut and enjoy the company.