I know things aren’t magically all better now that Jeannie and I have started talking through everything between us, but it still feels like a heavy burden has been lifted from me. I feel lighter, happier even. She’s allowed me to stay with her ever since we left Clarice’s, and the longer we spend together, the easier and more natural it seems to get. She’s finally relaxing with me some, and I’m getting more comfortable around her in return. But I will say that I’m eager to get to a point with her where she’ll be comfortable enough with me to come stay at my place. I love my family, but I’m left craving the privacy and space of home, and I’d love the opportunity to spend some uninterrupted time with my mate for once. I’m not complaining, though. I’m grateful just for the chance to be wi

