Letting go...

[obtrectation]

Sometimes my transition back to the free world seems so complete as to be seamless, and then I am reminded of my misdeeds by what stings like a slap in the face. I understand that there are people from my old life who may never welcome me back into their circles... people that I love that keep me far from sight. I understand that I have been

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[abyssal_mystic]

You know what was good times? Hanging out and smoking cigarettes at MCC.

[obtrectation]

Those were good times. I'm sure the shady bench legacy still lives on without us. It's totally like Saved by the Bell: The New Class over there. It will never be the same. :D

[abyssal_mystic]

Yeah I actually drove past MCC the other day and saw that the bar we used to hang out at after school has since been turned into something else, which is a shame because that bar had good fish and chips. It also had those little trivia decks.

[obtrectation]

Wow I'm getting this pretty late. Heh! What was it, Gallagher's? The fish and chips were excellent. I think I saw another of their establishments a couple weeks ago-- can't remember where-- and I thought about you and the old crew. I hope everything is going well for you and yours.

[52cheshire]

I definitely understand how you feel. The only advice I can offer is to consider your being considerate of their desired distance as your nonverbal amends. :/ I know it's not a great bit of advice, but it works for me, even if it still hurts for a while.