got me confused if it was fiction or not

Life can be very confusing at times, but there are also moments of revelation. It can be uncomfortable to act based just on gut feelings, especially for people who are used to reasoning everything, but sometimes we have to... and sometimes we're better off ignoring our instincts.

I too have made silly choices over money, most people have. But we also can choose to do better every day after once we accept responsibility for ourselves. I think he's doing alright and will continue to improve, time will tell.

not being able to spend more time with your girlfriend

We didn't work out for the long run but not because of that event...I thought I'd never see her again but we enjoyed each other's company for several weeks after. She sure is brave because had it been the other way around and I wouldn't have come back...she'd just turned 18 years old like 3 months before (I was 24). What a trooper to be able to remain so calm despite the way they disrespected her..

Thank you for reading still, you're one of the rare few.