~ GAVIN ~
“Do you think you’re jealous of your brother?”
The question was direct — too direct, but I guess that’s the point of therapy. To help people confront the uncomfortable feelings buried deep in their hearts. When I walked into Dr. Sid’s office about twenty minutes ago, I thought I was ready to do that. But as the session progressed, I found myself less and less sure.
The last few weeks had been an emotional rollercoaster for me. Beginning with my mother’s posthumous birthday which as always, reminded me that I was the reason it was ‘posthumous’.
To Edward’s party which had me questioning my life choices.
Then meeting my father again — and taking his not-so-subtle jab at the dining table.
“…that’s more than I can say for someone else.”
That clause was addressed to me and i
