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Sturg Writes It Down's avatar

Being new to dating guys and getting your heart broken for the first time, it's all too familiar. You wrote this so beautifully and honestly, AO. Loved reading it. Thanks for being so vulnerable with us.

The Adult Orphan~AO🌭💥's avatar

Thanks Sturg, I feel like there is a point where you go through enough shit that sharing it doesn't seem like such a big deal. And sharing it also helps process and accept it.

Sturg Writes It Down's avatar

I have that same thought process. I've been through a lot in life as well. I've written about a ton of stuff from my past. I'll start moving some of those stories over from Medium to Substack gradually. :) I'm looking forward to reading more of your stories in the near future.

The Adult Orphan~AO🌭💥's avatar

U should read my chapter "More Mommy More problems"if you get a chance.

Sturg Writes It Down's avatar

Thanks. I'll check it out. Going live in 10 minutes, and I'll read and save that tab for after. :)

The Adult Orphan~AO🌭💥's avatar

It deals with some of the sexual identity issues i faced in my younger years

Francesca in Marketing's avatar

this is heartbreaking… beautiful piece

Brandon Ellrich's avatar

I would imagine that to be devastating, especially realizing you weren't on the same page. It felt mutual when it was more one-sided. I'm sorry. 💜

The Adult Orphan~AO🌭💥's avatar

It was heartbreaking. Especially having your car packed for a weekend together, just to drive home alone covered in snot…

The Faraday Room's avatar

Funny, sad, self-aware - and utterly entertaining. Sorry you had to go through that, but at least you got a very nice article out of it.

Rishard Allen's avatar

This is devastating! I was so hyped especially after the lost at sea line ! All for it to turn sour at the end. It’s so unfair when people do us dirty then shift the blame onto us.