Female, 21
And the thing is, in this game of us, there’s only losers, no white flags, only fire and burning. But you know that when the truth is uncloaked, it’s you. Even if we are a losing game.
Male, 20
I just want to say, I’m sorry.
It was a couple of years ago and it might seem like a lifetime ago, but it I still think of you and I’m still sorry. I wish I could’ve done things differently.
Male, 23
Hey, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing with my life. I’m just chilling. swinging and moving with the waves. Do whatever makes you happy and don’t forget to smile.
Female, 19
You, **** ******, are a psychopath. I cannot believe I stayed with you for as long as I did. You literally ruined me. Like bathroom floor for days, alcohol comfort, drug-abuse kind of damaging. Never let someone crush your spirit. Ever. Because that takes some serious inner work to remedy.
Male, 22
My parents want me to be a doctor. So, I’m studying medical sciences, but all i want to do is study creative arts. I’m going to tell them tonight after kimchi. I’m going to enjoy that meal. It might be our last shared eating experience. lol.
Female, 20
My heart hurts. Saying goodbye hurts the most.
Female, 46
If you’re with someone else, I’m glad it’s her and not me; and now you’re fucking up someone else. I’m sure you’re love bombing her. And then there after comes the devaluing stage. And, oh my god, I’m glad I’m not her because that’s where he sits for the rest of it: the devaluing stage. He’s a monster. Not a human being.
Female, 26
I wish you stayed that night.
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