"But I just want to be alone."

I realise that people are made up of bonds. Bonds that are stronger than covalent and ionic. Bonds forged out of memories, a simple greeting, or a mutual friend. Bonds can be assuring. But at times, bonds are so stifling that it slowly limits your breathing space and it dawned one me that

the only true way to be free is to pry yourself away from these gripping hands. It is probably time to turn away from people who blind yourself with the connection you share with them, and find yourself amidst these normal, non-traumatised people.