A Bird in the Hand: Mere Psychotherapy, Part 4

Nothing is guaranteed. Not a single “thank you”, not fairness, not even our next breath. Everything can disappear in an instant…

…And still this emptiness persists. Perhaps this is as good as it gets. When you’ve given up the drink, and those nasty cigarettes. Now I leave the party early, at least with no regrets. Yeah this is as good as it get.”

~ Collin Haye, “Beautiful World”

James is ten years old. He’s recently been reunited with his mother after a custody battle lasting sever…