Loïc“Slowly, I’m changing into the man I want to be—one who can love London, truly love her, the way she deserves.” — Loïc Berkeley It’s been a month since I finally decided to stop running from this connection I have with London. We haven’t said the words out loud—perhaps because of my issues—but whether or not we verbally acknowledge it, I have a girlfriend. Another first. I guess for London and me, No more running, is equivalent to, So, this means we’re exclusive. At least if I’m going to change into this person I barely recognize—this happy, open, loving sap—I can do it unconventionally and hold on to some of my autonomy. The past month has been extremely difficult—at least for me. I’ve tried to keep the darkness away from London as I figure out my new normal. I text and call when

