C,

Hey, boyfriend... yes, you. I haven't been able to say ex-boyfriend yet and I don't think I will any time soon. Is that so bad? With traditional relationships, you'd never advise someone to wait for the other partner to figure themselves out and come back, but what we have has never been traditional. So if I wait for you... it doesn't mean I'm putting my life on hold, and it doesn't mean I'm living in denial about where we are currently. I've been so focused on grieving you that I didn't realize that I don't think I have to. You're not going anywhere. You're still here in my heart. So I'll wait, thankyouverymuch. When you're ready for next steps, you know where to find me. I'll be here... waiting... and loving you.

Your girlfriend,
Ro 🌸