I'm afraid to be alone because my mother left me alone so much. Women are not being alone. I chose Joan because I knew she would be at least as addicted to me as I to her and after dealing with open and unpredictable Lise that was important. I don't doubt loving Sharon but I'm afraid because her lack of visible addiction brings back memories and fear of the pain Lise gave me and of being alone. gallagher 18 feb 89
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