It sounds silly
Until it isn’t
For two years, socks were worn at bedtime because of how cold it got in our apartment
Even during the summer
Before we moved into that apartment, socks were sometimes worn at night during the winter but it wasn’t always every night
When we moved into that apartment, wearing socks every night became a necessity
But it wasn’t by choice
Since the narcissist had complete control over the thermostat
And he was using it every way possible to maintain control and dominate
Forcing us to wear socks constantly at night to keep from freezing
But since he’s no longer in the picture, socks at night have now become optional
It may not seem like a big deal
Because they’re just socks
Until they become part of a solution because of a problem caused by someone else
A solution that was hated
Because we weren’t given a choice
The solution was forced on us because of someone else
Because he kept insisting there wasn’t anything wrong with the HVAC system he was tinkering with
And forcing his way of doing things on everyone else
Insisting on making everyone else miserable to keep himself happy
The fact that socks are now optional is a HUGE win
Because he can’t force us to live in subzero temperatures
Forcing everyone to bundle up
Socks included
Island of Misfit Mamas 