they made me sit near the kitchen on a metal chair, while everyone else had assigned seats. when I stood to leave with my gift, my brother’s fiancée looked confused. I smiled and said, “seems like I’m not really wanted here.” that’s when he rushed after me.
My name is Adrien. I’m 34 years old, and for most of my life, I have been the fixer. I have a younger brother, Tyler. He’s 31, charming,...
my boyfriend and his family spoke about me in a language I didn’t understand, laughing at how I “knew my place” and “cleaned up well.” I found out later from the camera footage. today, he’s in my messages, crying.
My name is Chloe. Eight months ago, I met a man named Thiago at an international street food festival. I was there with my roommate, Bridget, and he...
i found out my boyfriend asked someone else to marry him while still living with me, using my money and saying he “wasn’t ready for marriage”. I didn’t say a word. That was five months ago. This morning, he was standing osay a word.
My name is Chloe. For three years, I was in a relationship with a man named Kenny. Three years of my life, a mountain of debt, and a...
my parents said they couldn’t give up their weekend to help with my sick child. I missed an important meeting that could have changed everything. when I stopped offering support, they started asking for money. I quietly moved out. now they keep calling in tears.
My name is Anna. I’m a 31-year-old single mom to my son, Gregory, and for most of my life, I’ve known my mother was selfish. But it wasn’t...
my fiancé left me months before our wedding because his mom insisted I wasn’t good enough. she told me, “you’re nothing without my son.” I smiled and walked away. now she calls me daily, pleading for me to take him back.
My name is Angela. Three months ago, I was planning what should have been the happiest day of my life with Brett, my partner of three years. Today,...
during movie night, my boyfriend dozed off on the couch. his phone was unlocked, and messages popped up: “miss your touch already,” “last night was perfect,” and “can’t wait for tomorrow.” I placed the phone back and quietly tucked him in. that was two days ago. yesterday, he sent 51 frantic messages.
My name is Gloria. My boyfriend, Harrison, and I have been together for three whole years. Last week, we put a deposit down on a cute little Craftsman...
I told my husband I was expecting, and he froze. “this changes everything… I’m not ready for this.” that night, he left and moved in with his young coworker. his parents backed him. I was left behind. years later, he showed up at my door with regret in his eyes.
My name is Melissa. My husband, Chad, and I had been together for seven years, married for four. We had talked about having kids “someday,” but it was...
while I was recovering in the hospital after a car accident, my boyfriend posted party photos with his ex, captioned “finally free from all the drama.” we’d been together four years. I said nothing. today, his phone calls haven’t stopped, and even his mom is asking me to give him another chance.
My name is Leah. For the past four years, I’ve been in a relationship with Richard. It’s been a journey—the kind where the tour guide abandons you halfway...
my husband filed for divorce out of nowhere, said I wasn’t the partner he wanted, and left for someone younger. he thought I wouldn’t survive without him. I just smiled. ow he keeps calling nonstop
My name is Charlotte. Yesterday, my husband of fifteen years, James, handed me divorce papers, called me a useless wife, and told me he was moving in with...
my boyfriend made me wait alone for 2 hours at a fancy restaurant on our anniversary. when he finally showed up with his friends, he joked, “see? told you she’d still be here.” they all laughed. we’d been together 3 years, and I had just paid off his car loan. I smiled, ordered another drink, and left. this morning, he’s called me 78 times. his things are now in bags—at the dump.
My name is Cora, and for three years, I was in love with a man named Randy. Or, more accurately, I was in love with the potential of...