This is a fantastic piece!
I read the entire thing, although you gave me the option to scroll through the end. I wondered why the story was so optimistic, and found it a bit odd. But when I read what you said at the end it made SO much sense! I was like, hell yeah!
“If you still need for me to break down to be able to commiserate, I can promise you, I’ve been there — somewhere. It’s not exactly the same place as you, but it’s deep, dark and ugly too. I know the songs — and I know they’re no good for me. With every rotation, I spiral down right with them. I choose to not re-play that record. You can too.” — Brilliant!