Sara
The days were getting warmer, and the heat was doing nothing to help with stress and anxiety. I searched through the back cupboards to find the beer I was looking for. When I found it, I popped the top quickly and swallowed three Advil along with my first gulp. I closed my eyes and waited. I wanted the relief to be instantaneous.
After a minute, I dragged myself out of the dark, damp liquor closet and back into the kitchen. Even with the air conditioning circling around the house, a steady stream of sweat trickled down my back.
I sat at the bar counter and sipped my beer more gingerly. I glanced around the space, wondering how much longer I'd be able to enjoy time here…
I closed my eyes and tried not to think about that as I drank. I lowered my head to touch the cool granite cou
