if only

I was late to the game. Missed it in the moment and only became aware long after the fact. It’s possible if I would have seen Sofia Coppola’s movies early I could have diverted the stints of therapy I experienced in my teens and early adulthood.

The connection to the characters exposed me to our collective flaws, insecurities and feelings of loneliness in an otherwise crowded room. The topics raised, taboo to some, to me normalized the idea of conversation that led to discernment of how to approach the fragility of self.

If only.

It’s never too late though just arrive before you leave.