Your Mind is the Battlefield
It was totally unexpected.
I went to a cousin’s bridal shower and they began playing a mix CD full of romantic R &B music hits. Everyone was laughing, talking, eating, mingling and having a nice time. We were all relaxing in the private room of an upscale restaurant.
It was lovely.
But then that song came on—the one my ex and I loved so much—which immediately transported me back to that time.
Every single woman has a “that time” with an ex. And you can never predict what will trigger the specific memory that carries you away.
It could be a whiff of the cologne he wore; a movie the two of you enjoyed together; passing his favorite restaurant; your anniversary; the holiday season; hearing a phrase or joke he would always say; or nothing in particular.
And once that flashback comes back in full force it’s so vivid it seems real.
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