Hi El,

Oh my. So much. TOO much!

You know, there is a reason why people are called Highschool Sweethearts. It’s because that was in high school. And you were sweethearts. WERE. In HS he didn’t know you’d come down with mental health issues (NO judgment here! NONE!) and you didn’t know he’d become a drug dealer who played mind games. You outgrew each other. It’s as simple as that. And you are both trying to fit into old shoes that’s you’ve outgrown. What was once comfortable and everyday became old, shabby and painful.

What I would do is switch cell phone numbers, tell your mother you’re not talking to him, stay off social media and live your NEW life to the fullest! Live as a college aged girl ~ and have fun!!

If you want to be “fair” tell him through text before you switch off your number that it’s getting old, and that you are going on vacation and you wish him well. Then, LEAVE! Travel or visit friends or relatives. Get some wind in your hair for perspective and to forget him before you come back.

Best,

Inky