Created a monster

“I can’t believe you peed on me.”

I was only joking with him, but a wash of sadness crossed his features. I can’t imagine a man like Elliot, so strong and full of pride, having to ask anyone for help with something as simple as using the bathroom.

After attempting to haul him into the bathroom, I lost my footing, sending us both tumbling to the ground. In my attempt to push him off of me, I accidentally pushed against his bladder.

“I’m sorry. I make an awful nurse,” I shook my head, trying to lessen the shame I could see swimming in his eyes.

He couldn’t help that he was paralyzed, and honestly, I could care less that he peed on me. But I could see it in his eyes that he felt less of a man.....and it broke my heart.

“You don’t have to sit here with me all day. I shouldn’t have bothered you,” he added, not making eye contact.

Biting my bottom lip, I contemplated what to say. He was shutting down, but that was the last thing that I wanted. This whole time, I’ve been try