Shame Soup

In this episode Sascha and I decide to sit shame down and ask her if there's anything she needs that we can offer. While not committing to provide full board and lodging,  we extend the offer of a warm bowl of soup on a cold night.We discuss abandoned accents, the mystery of asparagus, the shock of 9th graders talking about college plans for fun and joy and sorrow of ham in every meal. We let each other's shame lie down with her head in our laps and pet her quietly. I cry a little bit and in the end feels deeply grateful for Sascha and friendship and limitless chances to revisit past selves with kindness in hand.