Brighter Than My Porch Light

Falling in love provides a sense of purpose and happiness, but Irene keeps losing hers.

Her pain intensifies to the point that it radiates down her heart and into her inner soul.

There are times it gets so bad that she wants to rip her heart out, quit her job, and block everyone altogether, but someone out there decides to stay for the long haul.

When Irene's long-time friend reveals she's in love with her, but she's with someone else, she tries to comprehend everyone's statements about relationships and friendships, witnessing how her ex's love story blossoms and her best friend becomes withdrawn, making her mind like a constant circus.

But when relationships wither, Irene needs to let go of those who have already vanished from her life. If love can fade, so can pain. But true love, as we've been told, doesn't fade.