Page 53 of Full Body Hit, Part 1

You’re welcome, honey. I know it’s scary, but maybe putting some distance between you and your mom wouldn’t be amiss. It’s one of those skills you have to learn as you grow up, how to say no to your parents, how to put those boundaries up so you can live your own life instead of the one your parents expect

What about your dad? Is he the same?

Charlie

He died when I was little. I don’t remember him super well but sometimes I feel him? Like he’s left this hole in the air I cant see but I keep tripping into and hurting myself with.

Auston had never wanted to hug anybody so desperately in his life.

Aunix

I’m so sorry. I wish I was there to hold you. What do you remember about him?

Charlie

His hugs. He gave the bessssst hugs like so tight it was like he was gonna crunch me in two

Which I know sounds weird but it was really nice

Aunix

Doesn’t sound weird at all. Love a good, tight hug. You’ve got any weighted blankets at home?

Charlie

It’s funny you say that because I used to, it’s at my mom’s house

Aunix

I’ll send you one

Charlie

I can get it myself its ok thank you <3

Aunix

I want to

Charlie

Ok daddy thank you

Thanks for taking care of me always sorry if I kind of ruined your day

Aunix

Charlie, listen to me. I never want you to apologise for letting me know about the things that hurt or worry you, okay? I feel lucky that you trust me that way. When you tell me these things, it makes me feel like I can help in some way

Charlie

Thank you daddy

Do you get along with your family?

Aunix

Yeah. They’re a bunch of nutjobs but I get along with them. They live in another state though. My sister and her wife and kids, and then my parents