some things take time.

She picks up the phone and dials each number, firmly pressing down on the button and hearing the reassuring beep through the ear peice. There is a sound of silent air streaming over the line. She takes a deep, sharp inhale and listens for the click of the line making a connection.

She hears the first ring over the line, adjusting her stance and trying to calm her breathing.

It had been years. She had the number to call but she needed time to discover the courage that lurked deep within her.

What would she say to the voice on the other end of the line? She did not know. She would face that when the time came.

Dialing the number and hearing that voice was the first step. She had faith that the rest would follow.