“He told me that he usually went for petite girls, and he reminded me constantly that I wasn’t his type. He always had an opinion on my body, and there are lingering parts of me that still believe his toxic words. It’s why I’m so…hesitant around food. I’m sorry I’ve waited this long to tell you, Hayes. I was just afraid that maybe you’d see me differently if you knew how damaged I was.” Wow. Aeris just dropped a lot on me, but I think what hurts the most is her not seeing herself the way I see her. If I ever see her douche of an ex—and I’m feeling particularly inclined to look him up online
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