“Sleep well, love.”
Mum partially closes the door, allowing light to spill into the bedroom. I try to shut down my thoughts by focusing on my body, the way Dr. Hawkins taught me – Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
First, I curl toes and arch feet, squeezing them tightly before releasing. While moving up through the body, memories return unbidden. I flashback to last winter: darting figure, hands on wheel, one brief moment of panic until…
No, not tonight; never again. Beneath my pillow lays the answer to finite rest. Water coats a fistful of yellow tablets as I surrender in peace. Goodnight.
Mum partially closes the door, allowing light to spill into the bedroom. I try to shut down my thoughts by focusing on my body, the way Dr. Hawkins taught me – Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
First, I curl toes and arch feet, squeezing them tightly before releasing. While moving up through the body, memories return unbidden. I flashback to last winter: darting figure, hands on wheel, one brief moment of panic until…
No, not tonight; never again. Beneath my pillow lays the answer to finite rest. Water coats a fistful of yellow tablets as I surrender in peace. Goodnight.
