Just learning now that I have developed a knack for talking people down off the roof.

I didn’t used to be able to do this. I used to be too small and powerless. I used to collapse into myself because I was nine and there was nothing I could do. Back then it never crossed my mind that I was nine and it should not have been my burden to carry.

I’ve grown up. I have tools that I didn’t used to have. I’ve learned a few tricks of the trade. I almost have what it takes to use them properly.

I can step directly into the path of the storm and calm the whirlwind. I know how.

It’s becoming important for me to learn when not to do this. When to let the whirlwind rage, even when I know exactly how much damage it will leave in its wake. Putting myself in the path of the storm takes so much out of me.

Somebody’s gotta do it.

I hope it’s a good night.