Ready the washcloth and the drying mats. Turn the faucet on to hot and let the water flow. Pour blue soap onto each glass and fork; Onto every dish and bowl. Iām searching for the courage to do the family dishes. To roll up the sleeves of a long-sleeved shirt under a simple tee. To show my scars to myself and maybe to the water. Doing dishes home alone, finding courage to face myself.