"She was a mischief, and that was a satisfaction; no longer was she a huntress of corralled game" ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald

 "What we don't talk about..." said Bear, "the things we try to hide from others and ourselves, becomes a shadow that follows us through life. And without thinking, it causes us to blame and hurt those closest to us for things that aren't their fault."

"It doesn't protect them?" asked Rabbit.
"No," said Bear. "In fact, it can affect many generations to come, all because we were only thinking of ourselves."
"Oh..." said Rabbit. "I have some things I need to talk about."
"Me too," said Bear, "I'll put the kettle on."
©Tara Shannon, 2021