*
I don’t like therapy.
Why not?
It’s embarrassing.
How so?
Well, I sit here and talk
about my feelings and stuff…
…and you sit there and look at me.
I’m not used to that.
I don’t like, you know, being seen.
Perfectly understandable.
So let’s try an experiment.
What experiment?
Turn around so I can’t see you.
Really?
Really. See if that feels better.
Okay.
m(Silence.)
(Silence.)
(Still more silence.)
So how’s that?
I said, how is that?
Does it feel safer?
Bert? Can you hear me?
(Sniffle.)
Yes.
Why, Bert.
What’s wrong?
I miss you.
you hear me?
s that? unusual.Of course. That’s understandable.So let’s try an experiment.
*
(Silence.)
*****
April 9th, 2026 at 9:57 am
Is it the feeling of sadness caused by not being seen?
April 9th, 2026 at 10:04 am
Sure.
To people who’ve been hurt by other people, invisiblity often feels safer.
But then you face the loneliness that comes with disconnection.
Ain’t easy being human.
April 9th, 2026 at 10:13 am
Thank you
April 9th, 2026 at 10:32 am
You’re welcome. Any time.
April 9th, 2026 at 10:34 am
I am loving these with the new pictures.
April 9th, 2026 at 10:42 am
Thanks, Mike. 🙂