To the folk that is 🙂
(don’t worry, I’m not leaving here anytime soon even though it’s been awhile)

This isn’t really a story that goes along with the rest of the chapters in this order, but it’s an important one to me.  I literally just sent the email to them, figuring it’s my birthday on Thursday so they can’t hate me too much around my birthday.

Instantly I felt sad though, because I didn’t have Joseph to tell.  I’ll never forget telling him about when I first came out to my friends after he left Vancouver.  I was having a really hard time with him leaving and moving on, and wasn’t eating or sleeping.  Too bad all my broken heart spouts aren’t like this with the eating, I’d be back to my high school weight! 🙂

I finally had to tell someone, so I went on a walk and told one of my friends at work, and then eventually I told two of my best friends at a happy hour.  Super emotional each time, per usual for me.

I texted Joseph and told him, and he knew exactly what to say: “Chad!! That’s so great!  I’m so fucking proud of you!!! :D”

Even though I didn’t have him with me, it was the best feeling I could have felt.  Not having him here to text or call or tell in person is hard, but I know he is looking and watching over me.

I like to think that he’s sitting on a comfy couch with some snacks, binge watching The Walking Dead.  Cuddled up next to him are my dogs Sable and Kujo, Sable by his side and Kujo on his lap.  Maybe Prince is watching with him, or Robin Williams. 🙂

I finally did it babe, and I know you are proud and excited.  Love you and miss you always.

Sorry for the long break everyone, I promise I’ll try my best to pick back up where I left off soon! ❤