Inner Dialogue

Every warrior has a weak spot, a place where the arrows can get in under the armor. Mine happens to be when someone responds to something I said in a way that I know they truly understand what I mean, especially when combine with a tender show of support. I had the opportunity to explain "why" to someone last night... and the nuances in his response struck a soft spot for some reason, bringing silent tears to my eyes for a moment. I think it is all those years I went without that deepest of needs being met that causes me to crumble at the slightest sign that someone might actually care. Sigh.