In many ways, my life has restarted. I was in limbo for so long and I dealt with so much drama that I’ve decided to be less tolerant, less patient, and more demanding. I put up with as much as I did because my general inclination is to be easy-going, even when my instincts [...]

I’m in the habit of removing my pants the moment I enter his room. While he gets me a glass of water, I hop up on the window sill and lean back against the glass in my shirt and cheap cotton underpants. He places the cup of water beside me and then takes [...]