My Little Space Moment at Work

I've been feeling stressed all week, but this morning, my partner suggested we could take the afternoon off. We went home, and after lunch, she asked if I wanted to try something different. She said she'd care for me like a little one would be cared for. At first, it was awkward—I'm in my thirties!—but soon, I started feeling small again, the kind of peace I haven't felt since... well, ever. We watched cartoons, and she tucked me into bed with a bottle and a pacifier. When we were intimate later, everything felt different, like being cherished instead of just another responsibility. It was surprising how much it mattered to me. I'm not sure if this changes anything or if I'll do it again... but for today at least, that little space was a sanctuary from the rest of my life.