Originally published on Call of the Quean
I recently wrote an article for Well + Good on handling fear and jealousy in non-monogamy. Those of you who have been with me for a while now know that, despite my greater desires, I am not exempt from these complex emotions.
It’s always easy sharing our highlight reels — the exciting experiences — or talking about hardships in retrospect, with a post-struggle, enlightened POV. Don’t get me wrong, those stories have value, but I’ve been brainstorming ways to map out my process in a real-time format so you can see how I navigate touchy territory.
Although I’d love to have a podcast where I audibly share these overcomings with you (hold tight, it’s on its way), for now, I want to give you a peek into the next best thing: my private journal.
The entries I’m about to share with you highlight my brain’s way of navigating negative blocks so I can indulge in the positive experience at hand.
For a better understanding, here’s a bit of backstory:
James and I have a friend named Alex. We met her back in 2016 at a mutual friend’s party. If I had to sum Alex up in a few words, it would be this:
