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It’s exhausting. And frustrating. And demanding. And disheartening. But my job is also rewarding. And satisfying. It’s thrilling, and gives me joy, and makes me feel like I’m truly making a difference.

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I’m lying in bed thinking about you. We had a great night. We ate breakfast for dinner and watched hockey together. A gay couple watching hockey is funny, but I loved it. I felt my love for you the whole time we were sitting together and getting excited about a sport we know nothing about.