Oh dear Lori! I am so sorry to hear about this sad and bitter experience. I have been there myself and I can understand how painful it is to be betrayed by someone you thought was your friend and cared for you. For me it did change me, I am a lot less trusting then I used to be (which is not the way you want to be and I am sure it is not in your nature). I think you are right to be terrified of this person as s/he must be a really vicious soul to do something as hurtful as this. If I were you, I will distance myself from this person for good, as they say: Once bitten twice shy! Sending love your way!
Lucy I love the way you word stuff . Interestingly you are the 2nd person suggesting a permanent goodbye.
I didn’t realize people so commonly are faced with this hard choice - this is a common response yet to me it would be harder to stay permanent in that closed status than to quickly forget he past and enjoy not repeating. (Hopefully )
You are a kind soul Lori and as I rightly picked up you are a better person than me! I don't have such a big heart (I think I need some self improvement :)). I think forgetting the past and not repeating it is certainly the healthier way of moving forward. I think I will try to apply it to my life as well.
Much love!