believe me

Believe me...

when I say "that's too much"

when I say I need to give myself something

when I say I love you

when I say I appreciate you

when I say I am utterly grateful

when I say I am overwhelmed

when I am courageous

when I say I am doing the best I can

when I say I don't need you to fix it

when you do, you demonstrate the utmost respect

regardless of how foreign it might feel for you

even though you can't even imagine the possibility of truth

when I say I have limitless love and support

when I say I value our relationship

when I say, I consider you part of my spiritual family

when I say, I think of you as my sister or brother

when I say I consider you a good friend

when I say you don't have to talk. I can feel your love and presence (wherever you are) and it is good.

when I support you

when I do nothing

when I do something

when I sit

when I walk

when I record

when I post a sign that says,

"PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB. THANK YOU"

when I say I have all that I need

when I say I am so grateful for my life

when I say I don't feel well (even though this may be often) for I have asked my body to communicate my emotional and spiritual health

when I am excited (it's too hard to hide)

when I say that I haven't experienced loneliness for at least 8 years. REALLY.

when I take care of myself

when I make choices that may not make you happy

when I say I want to work

when I say I want to play

when I squeal

when I say I want to watch a movie

when I say, "I am sorry. I can't"

when I say, "Yes, I can"

when I say, "I'd love to" or "I love this"

Believe. Respect. Love.

I know what I need.

Do you?

Do you REALLY?