The Weight of Diamonds

I have skin sensitivities. This means that I am often allergic to things I never had any reason to know in advance. At my work I’m allergic to everything. From the latex gloves to the cleaning supplies. EVERYTHING. For the short time I wore my ring to work, I got a rash. Chemicals got caught under it and my skin would begin to peel off. Eventually I gave up on wearing it work, which lead to being out of the habit of wearing it at all. I haven’t worn my ring on a regular basis in years. I haven’t bothered to get back into the habit. Sometimes, I pull my wedding rings out of the red velvet pouch they came in and hold them in my hand, feeling their weight. They feel heavy and foreign. I can’t imagine putting them back on. I suppose, if I want to be deep Continue reading