"When vulnerability has been compromised, and the receiving party disappears, do not expect the one who opened up to ever do so again in such an intimate way. You have abused their trust. Words that previously flowed easily from the heart will be denied. It takes a heart wanting to hope, to be known, to feel safe, to speak what they have locked away. By running to silence you've proven to the heart why they should not trust and reinforced what life has taught: Keep your mouth shut and your heart locked. No one will care anyway."











