this really really hurt. reading this, I wasn't expecting to relate so well. this "burn, pulse, detach" thing feels so right to apply to myself. I try not to do things to hurt people, but somehow I end up hurt myself and then doing or saying something or other to hurt someone. reading the section of promising forever especially hit deep. my ex always promised me she'd love me forever and I promised the same, but I ultimately drove her away. I messed up really badly, but there isn't anything I can do since we stopped talking and she cut off our mutuals. I've started trying to work on myself! so I hope this doesn't happen again. but yeah. relatable story. hurt a lot. that means it was well written and everything. I wish the best to the maker and anybody who played through this with someone in mind.