~ 19 September ~The door to my apartment slams shut with a deafening noise, and I’m left alone. Alone. In shock. He left. It takes my body a moment to remember it needs oxygen, and I suck in a breath. Painfully. Panic claws up my throat, making another inhale almost impossible. I can’t. My mind … Continue reading First Times – Ember Beads & Ashes (1)