Pippit

I dont think it is possible to read a story without it being filtered through our own experiences. I have felt so sorry for Oliver. But as someone with a disability, this issue of his is one that is constantly discussed in my community. Something about seeing someone with a disability triggers a lot of people to immediately need to manage or "fix" them. The amount of unasked for advice becomes exhausting. And the management from people not present or listening, almost always makes life harder when it is already hard. When asked to stop, the immediately defence is that the management is a selfless act of kindness, and we are ungrateful. I am more cynical than many for my own reasons. I have long felt that such management is about the need of the person managing, not the person receiving. That it is too uncomfortable for the manager to investigate their motives and see that they are serving their own needs. Daniel did not need Oliver's management of him or their relationship. Oliver needed that. If it was a true act of love, or so selfless, Oliver would have felt that loss when Daniel left. Julien does not need Oliver's management. It killed Oliver's longest relationship, and without the self-awareness to at least recognise his habit, there is no hope for them. So while I love Oliver and feel so sorry for him, I understand the reaction and seriousness of the issue. If I was Julien, it would make a significant difference if the person was self-aware, even if it continued to be something they slipped up and did again. Mistakes are forgiveable, but they have to come with the self-awareness to see them. Sweet characters though. You hope to picture a happy future.

At least Chad has an idea of Robert's motivation now. He has had a long time of feeling pushed away

Beautiful. Reading this feels like medicine that doesn't taste like medicine. Looking forward to more

Go get him Chad! Loving this story, despite wanting to shake the stubborn out out of Robert juuust a little bit Great characters 👌and writing

Another surprise chapter! Oh joy.. I have loved this story so, so much. I think I've read it through about 4 times. Few stories have had me adore the characters so much! All of them. The banter, the depth.. thankyou so much for sharing it with us. I want to write a review but am still figuring the site out and dont know where. Sorry youre going through it personally. I relate to a bit.. but Really really wishing you only the good things. You have a beautiful gift for writing ✍️ ✨️