14. Barn Raising

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938 words. Approximately 4 minutes, 41 seconds. Audio version here.

All of the men I’ve loved before, this is my love letter to you.

Phillip, you were my first real love. When I was a scared kid, afraid of what coming out as gay would mean for my life in a backwoods rural high school filled with hateful rednecks, you were my safe harbor. You made

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[adoptedwriter]

Past relationships do make us who we are in the present. So well said. Hugs

[roina_arwen]

Awwww - this was lovely and well thought out. I’m glad you were able to modify your relationship blueprint and are now in a good relationship. Hugs!

[m_malcontent]

This is excellent....the reputation of first real love over time and the word blueprint and the ending where you are able to see yourself as a product of your past.

[karmasoup]

So much beautiful insight here. I'm so glad for you that you see how all those failed relationships helped you succeed in the relationship that works for both of you because you both understand yourselves, each other, and your place in one another's lives. Not everyone gets to that point. It's a good place to be. ❤️

[i_love_freddie]

A very interesting an insightful piece. I could relate to a lot of this. Thanks for sharing.