So, I left him unblocked with full access to send me texts whenever he wanted. Then, when he sounded desperate enough, I’d send him a short reply. Nothing too emotional. Just a little something to make him think I’d begun moving forward without him.
And it worked.
Or at least I thought it did. I fell for the false epiphany. I fell for his charming smile, the seemingly sincere look of happiness in his eyes, the wonderful sense of euphoria, and the promises of a brighter future.
I thought I’d played it smart with breaking no contact, until…
Fast forward seven months – I’d been thrown in jail for public intoxication and lost my teaching job one month before the end of the school year. I’d only been in my apartment a few months and had bills to pay and three children to provide for.
All because I’d answered one simple text.
It happens every day. People lose their careers, homes, entire bank accounts, children, and self-respect because they think they can avoid No Contact and stay “No Response”. Some become dysfunctional, wracked with debilitating conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and fibromyalgia. Still, others become psychotic and even suicidal. You might be surprised at the number of comments I receive on my blog where someone is contemplating ending it all. (If this describes you, call 1 (800) 273-8255 immediately!)
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