Slowing Down

28 Days of Asking: Day 13

Friday. I woke up on the couch where I’d quarantined myself, just in case last night’s collapse was contagious. My body felt tender. Not broken down, but not quite back. Turning a corner, I couldn’t see yet.

Started slow. A tall glass of Relyte to push hydration early. Lauren made me rice and a fried egg—the kind of meal you eat when you’re negotiating w…