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Nathan McMonigle's avatar

Halfway through the essay I literally went "Oh. Oh no :("

I had felt uneasy about him throughout the story but gradually felt more and more reassured like "oh maybe this internet stranger is normal and nice after all" and then NOPE, creepy adulterous dude writing smut about a real, non consenting person. I don't know what bad thing I was expecting but I can't say that was it. Total whiplash.

Great piece, August. I felt so many emotions in such quick succession. But I'm sorry you went through this gross and demeaning experience and wasted time on this person. I hope his wife sees this and his daughter never does.

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Isabel Kaplan's avatar

Mic drop. Excellent essay

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