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Deciding Factors

Breakup Nonet Challenge

By Rebekah ConardPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Deciding Factors
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I knew it was time to leave when you

stopped to get vodka on the way

home from detox. The third time.

I have the patience of

a saint, but then you

also said my

happiness

made you

mad.

heartbreak

About the Creator

Rebekah Conard

33, She/Her, a big bi nerd

How do I write a bio that doesn't look like a dating profile? Anyway, my cat is my daughter, I crochet and cross stitch, and I can't ride a bike. Come take a peek in my brain-space, please and thanks.

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  • L.C. Schäferabout a year ago

    Wow, what an ass. Definitely deserved dumping. You are really a saint.

  • Esala Gunathilakeabout a year ago

    Congrats on your work.

  • Dawnxisoul393artabout a year ago

    Thank you for sharing this heartfelt expression of your experiences, it conveys a sense of strength and self-awareness, love your works, subscribed.

  • Joe Pattersonabout a year ago

    Unhealthy attachments are a guaranteed breakup.

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