A soul-baring piece, Ali. I feel your hurt and hope. Words are powerful - painful ones are not easily forgotten and often repeated.

Given our recent chat, I believe I know what day you are referencing. A day of celebration that is painful when it is ignored. Especially difficult when it is shared with another who is maybe celebrated differently?

I feel your energy in your writing and know you are someone I would enjoy spending time with in real life. I celebrate you, my friend!