[NOTE FROM BRUCE: In the interest of readablilty, I've fixed a couple of typos, and created paragraphs where I thought they should break. Otherwise, I've haven't altered a word, moved a sentence, or made any other changes to what Vince sent. These are his words.
I was surprised by some of the things he had to say. It's brought some questions to mind. Maybe he'll elaborate for us sometime.
You can send him mail by clicking on his name at the end of his note.]
Date: Sun, 10 May 1998 03:15:53 EDT
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Subject: Saturdays entry
As I promised, I will give you some feedback on this entry. Not much right now because it is still fresh and no matter how much I try, it still hurts to have the past brought up.
Too much was lost, too much was said, too much hurt and pain. But I will always have a special place in my heart for you. You were there when I needed you then, and you will be there if I ever need you again.
Our meeting was exactly as you stated. And people cannot believe to this day that I did not go for your throat. I laugh. Our breakup was bound to happen. You just had the guts to do what I had wanted to do for some time. Same reasons as you stated just you write them so much more with color.
We learn from our experiences and these lessons are usually not pleasant. We did not have the open communication that we now share. I no longer fear you. You are once again my equal and that is an important lesson for everyone to learn.
Your lover is your equal, not a God, not better than you but your equal. Talk to him. No matter how stupid or insignificant the topic communicate with him. We lost this very basic rule to follow. Bruce would speak, Vince would only hear the words. Someday I may even tell you what used to go through my mind when you spoke to me the last few years. But not now.
As I have said before I enjoy reading your journal. It helps me better understand you and in many ways it helps me understand our relationship and so many other new things. Thank you Bruce.
And I am sorry to for the pain I caused you and I also forgive you. You will always brighten each day when I see you or hear your voice, for you will always be so special to me. If you'd like to share this with your readers please feel free to do so. It is late and to bed I must go.
Bye...
Vince-the-ex
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