Usual Skin

A young man seeks help for his life-long struggle in unfamiliar places. A short story making a connection to complex post traumatic stress disorder.

On his way to Darlene's house, Jason contemplated turning around many times. Each stop light he reached brought with it a glaring insult: How could you be so weak? When did you become so pathetic? Regardless, Jason drove on, repeating to himself the same thing that he had decided upon first contacting Darlene: I can't shake this desire. He knew this might be the only way to fulfill his years-long search.