thirtyeight

"I feel like crying."
"Come here. There is no reason for tears."
"Sometimes it still hurts."
"I know."
"Can you not come away?"
"I cannot. You should go. Go where you want to travel."
"You will not come with me?"
"I cannot."
"Okay."
"Stop. It will be okay. I am always with you. Do you know that? And I am here now, right now with you. Come here. Come here. Do not think you are alone. That is the greatest lie you can tell yourself."