I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a sophomore in college, making good grades, not getting into trouble, but still having fun. I was living the life… if you catch my drift! To put the icing on the cake, I was in love! Not that puppy type love those Bow Wow, Justin Beiber and Lil twist types sing about, but real love! He was my one and only, and I his (at least that’s what he told me).
I can remember the day we professed our love. It was a cool September 3. We spent the night together and I woke up glowing all over and feeling complete. A few weeks later, I began to get sick. Pain shot from every crevice of my body. It felt like my body was working against me, and I knew I needed professional help. So off to the doctor I went. Continue reading