When I was about 9, I found out that Man started looking at a young age. From 9-17 I would be Sa'ed many times, often in forma of bribery and things I wanted. As I grow older,I started feeling afraid and nervous And wanting to avoid him at all cost, but I never could. Eventually I got old enough to stay out of the house... 4 years later my mom asked me if anything ever happened and time had already passed. I was nowhere near him, and I felt guilty for even thinking to send him to JAIL. He still walks free, but I don't see him and I'm living my own life. Países the Lord❤️

I had a friend whom I deeply cared for, and we were in a FWB (Friends with Benefits) relationship for almost two years. I had pursued him for the same duration. Initially, I was content with our FWB arrangement because I genuinely liked him. He was kind, considerate, and even my travel companion. However, I decided to end it because I began to believe he was primarily interested in the physical aspect of our relationship. He would often send mixed signals – being affectionate one day and distant the next. I was willing to be patient and wait for him, hoping for assurance that our relationship could evolve into a committed one. But as time passed, and with no clear commitment from his side, I grew tired of chasing him. Consequently, I ventured into a dating app, where I found someone who was caring and considerate. After some time, we decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend. During this period, I convinced myself that I had moved on from my previous love, especially since we hadn't been in touch for several days. However, recently, he invited me and my cousin to a get-together. While we were eating, he accidentally noticed my messages on my phone but didn't comment on them at the time. Later, when I got home, he messaged me, saying, "You should have told me you had a boyfriend. I wanted to court you, but someone beat me to it." This revelation stirred up all the emotions I had been attempting to suppress. It's been a week since then, and I am still in a relationship with my current boyfriend. However, I am feeling confused, uneasy, guilty, and uncertain about the situation.

• October 1, 2023