The Space Between Us
3 min readAug 25, 2021
My 21-month-old son curls up next to me. He makes sure his tiny bottom is touching my belly and, even though I am behind him, he awkwardly pushes his fingertips onto my lips. Once in a while, he reaches for my hair and holds onto it until his eyes flutter. Then, he drifts off to sleep.
Close for Comfort
This is our nightly ritual. There is no space between us until I feel confident enough…