Tag: writing
-
The Trip We Never Took
After we got married, we spent nearly five or six months living overseas — a whirlwind of building a life together, learning each other’s rhythms, trying to make sense of love and partnership in a new way. There was a time when D wanted to return to her home country to pursue dance again —…
-
Unexpected News, Unspoken Fears
It was almost time for my company retreat — a trip to the U.S. for a couple of weeks. Just a month away, and I couldn’t wait. It felt selfish to admit, even to myself, but I needed the break. Sometimes, being apart made me miss her more — or at least reminded me what…
-
A Red Flag That Felt Like Betrayal
In the early days of getting to know each other, D and I didn’t just talk about the usual things — jobs, hobbies, favorite movies. We also went deeper. We wanted to understand what mattered most to each other. So we talked about the future — where we saw ourselves in five years, what kind…
-
A Dream or a Trap
There was a time when D and I talked endlessly about our future — not just as a couple, but as partners building a life together. She knew my father’s health was deteriorating, that his Alzheimer’s and dementia were getting worse by the year. She listened carefully when I told her why I needed to…
BPD Chronicles 