The pay is not amazing, but the people are

Every valentine's day, my colleagues arrange for confectionary to be sent anonymously with a note for a small charity donation. This year had particular poignant moment that gave me all the feels.

I was honestly dreading this thing, as I honestly didn't know how I would feel if someone were to do this, so when it happened I just felt absolute joy, and had difficulty remaining composed.

I may have touched.on the past how lonelyness affects people, as primitive man was not going to survive on thier own. We seek out own herds/tribes.

Coming out has been the most significant turning point for me because of the support shown to me by work colleagues and friends outside of work. My inaye fear of being alone is no longer a thing, and while I do worry about finances, my marriage and greater social acceptance, I know work have my back which is the most significant point of security.

There is a reason this is the foundation on Maslow's hierarchy of needs.