“Take caution when giving out your trust, as not everyone you meet is trustworthy.” ... ~ Elizabeth ~ It’s payday today, and I couldn’t be happier—even though Dad had offered to pay for my other bills and conveniences. I’d bluntly refused with the words, “I’m an adult now, Dad…” I’d said that to him over our video call, which had now become a Friday ritual, where Dad and I spent an hour talking about random things. Though he and Mom’s separation still sucks—like really—but I couldn’t deny the fact that it was inevitable. That might sound crazy, but I know they both deserve true happiness and love. And if there’s one thing I’ve noticed over the years, it’s how Mom and Dad were always reserved around each other. They loved each other, yeah… but something was missing. The icing on the c

