this is so well written

whenever there's conflict in a bl commenters tend to start complaining about lack of communication, but this story perfectly shows why "communication" is so difficult—vulnerability and honesty go beyond simply "talking." communicating your feelings doesn't come with a guarantee that you'll convey your thoughts eloquently, or you'll even be accepted. and when you have unresolved trauma and mental illness, everything snowballs. their tumultuous story really show how toxic and painful relationships can grow to be when you try to fill in those broken gaps with someone's love without learning how to navigate your own reality first.