Waking up knowing you're not alone after years of isolating yourself is weird.

Rolling over to a familiar face snoring after years of waking up alone is different.

Eating at a table full of my friends around me after years of not speaking to another person is warming.

Laughing at a tv show with others after years of only laughing by myself at a blank wall is nice.

Talking to people who care about what I have to say after years of blankly staring at my reflection is refreshing.

Listening to interesting stories spoken by my friends after years of only listening to the silence suffocating me is weightless.

Drinking alcohol for the taste after years of drinking alcohol to pass out is wonderful.

Sleeping knowing that I am safe after years in fear of myself is sweet.