i have to write this. this is torturous. [insert word i am not allowed to say here] this is all your fault. joy...happiness... something i do not feel now, something i haven't felt in twelve days since we let go. takes a lot to get there, joy...happiness... takes leaving what once made me joyous... takes leaving what i once made happy... to get somewhere i can maybe, just maybe be joyous and happy then, now, and always.