July 9, 2023  We were not even officially boyfriend and girlfriend yet when James started to hint that there were things about him that I did not know. We were driving to my house one night when he started talking about how it takes a while to “take off the mask” and truly show who… Read more

June 29, 2023 The late-night hangout described in my other post started what would become my and James’ relationship.  We “talked” for a month, and then dated for a month. That’s it. Two months.  There is a part of me that feels that I have no right to write this blog. I am well aware… Read more

I still feel the pain. Things are getting better – there are more moments of freedom, more moments of fresh air. But I still wake up most mornings after a not-so-great night of sleep, after my subconscious has done its thing for an entire night and built up the sick feeling, has impacted my dreams… Read more

June 24, 2023 Late last year, I started dating James. He had been my friend for seven months. He was one of those people who spill emotional support when you are in an emotionally dry place. I always looked forward to seeing him, and hanging out when our friend group gathered together. I am a… Read more

Rachel here. I know I am not the only one out there who has had my heart broken. You probably wouldn’t be looking at this blog if we both had not shared this experience. For the last five and a half months, I have been in “survival mode.” You know what I mean. That feeling… Read more