What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why?

I was pushed away by someone I was very close to & then she proceeded to ghost me for months. I never asked her to stop because she was never strong on accountability.

It was devastating & it reminded me of a guy I dated briefly in the summer of 2005. He broke up with me by walking out on me. I was shocked & saddened.

Hence, when she spent 6 months pushing me away I realized she wasn’t the real deal. A good friend would never do that.

We had been stalked by someone who entered our house for over 2 years. I still have small holes in my clothes from where he used scissors to cut out holes in my clothes. He left feces in our toilet. Made origami of one of the night gowns. He may have burned his evidence but I still have the holes in my clothes to prove that he was here.

As soon as we changed the lock to an electronic one he could no longer get in & harass us. It’s something that makes me feel violated & uncomfortable for a long time.

She chose to walk away just as I had put all the pieces of stalking together. No one else left my side, just her. Speaks volumes about the kind of person she is.

Name the most expensive personal item you’ve ever purchased (not your home or car).

I spent nearly $400 on hiking boots a few years back during the pandemic. I was embarrassed after how much they cost but the boots were totally worth it. They’re comfortable & I can wear them all day when hiking. Where they are too expensive I don’t think so as when I wear them they pay for themselves.

The other purchase I made was boiled wool jacket/coat that I bought during the pandemic. It’s warm & comfortable between seasons & I look good in it. It’s over 4 years old & I still get compliments for it.

What’s the favorite thing you’ve splurged on?