32 Comments
User's avatar
TJ's avatar

I kept hoping it would be to your husband. Thank you for acknowledging him so powerfully.

Thank you for giving me something to aspire to be for another.

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much. I appreciate you saying so, TJ. I really am grateful!

Smutty Simmons's avatar

This is sickening. I love it.

Helen Higgins's avatar

A bit of a departure from my usual. It's his birthday. I had to say something nice…

Smutty Simmons's avatar

Valid. Don’t let him get used to it though. He’d be insufferable.

Jennifer Grönqvist's avatar

Beautiful. Happy Birthday to him

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much, Jennifer!

Joy D's avatar

This really touched me. Thank you. 🙏

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much for reading it!

Gary L Taylor's avatar

A really nice piece. Very upbeat and I like the look into those 'normal' non-highlight-reel moments that you describe so well.

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much, Gary. I appreciate you saying so!

Charlotte Balladine's avatar

Loved this piece 🩵

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much, Charlotte 🤍

ark!ve's avatar

How stunning

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much for reading this and giving your time to it!

🧿Merveye's avatar

Love love loved it 🫶🏼

Mandy Franklin's avatar

This is so nice. I am so happy that you have this. ♥️

Fatima Kamanger's avatar

I loved it all. Yes! there are some people who don't just turn into mechanics and say, "Babe, you need fixation". They sit with our cracks and watch us heal in our way. They don't suggest crappy ointments. They let us be ourselves. :)

Helen Higgins's avatar

I think that’s probably a very succinct summation of it: we need to people to let us be ourselves for sure! Thank you, Fatima.

Dorie Snow/雪多丽's avatar

Beautiful 🩷

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you, Dorie. I appreciate it.

Neural Foundry's avatar

The distinction between being loved for the polished version versus the draft really resonates. That line about living past the end of your myth is powerfull. Most people want the final edit, the buffed presentation, but there's something rare about someone who stays through the crossed out metaphors and blank spaces. Your description of the ordinary November eveing with tea and books captures what real intimacy looks like, its not cinematic, its quiet recognition.

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much, Neural Foundry. I really do appreciate your comment on this piece. I'm glad that being a draft resonates.

Julio Pinto's avatar

That's true companionship!

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you, Julio. I appreciate you reading this.

Mirirai's avatar

This was beautiful to read. Inspiring, same same as a desire and so glad it and your two together exist. Lol to this being a departure from the usual. Blessings to you both…footnotes and all!

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much. I appreciate you 🤍

livelife's avatar

Nice meander from the usual path....

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you so much. I appreciate you reading it.

Jesper Dybvad Olesen's avatar

Not my life somewhere, but somehow my life of something.

Helen Higgins's avatar

Thank you for reading this. I appreciate it.