We were encouraged to propose safetyprevention suggestions, and write them all down— locking doors, walking or exercising with a friend, wearing shoes that don’t hinder running. Erin’s suggestion of “Avoid assholes” was popular.

She's like a wind-up monkey that winds itself.

The truth was, he now belonged only to my past, and it was time I begin to accept it, as much as it hurt to do so.

He brushed my tears from my face. "How did I find you?

As we lay in the semi-dark hours later, we faced each other, sharing his pillow. I'd never felt more connected to anyone.

And then she told me she didn’t want someone who needed her in order to be a better guy. She wanted someone who was better by himself, with or without her.

I want to see your tattoos." "You do, huh?