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We both chose lives apart from one person, and then chose our own friendship.

The way he had traumatized me, for years, was rehearsed. He had done it to her.

Neither of us saw any of this coming.

Final thoughts, on a story that doesn’t really end.

The end? Just the end of this.

When you let go, it allows the universe to work.

Some moments you just have to wait for.

Never say never. Abuse is a series of unprecedented events.

As the terrorizing ramps up, an escape sounds beyond appealing.

Sometimes your gut knows what’s up before the rest of the world.