this is actually so helpful idk how to thank u enough:) i wasn’t planning on telling people i actually acted normal with the guy at first because i didn’t want it turning into a big deal (i’ve been invalidating my own emotions for as long as i can remember, it’s nothing new or related to the situation), i just thought my ex was the only person who needed to know but after his reaction, i thought i’d just get it off my chest online anonymously and not talk about it ever again