After that ugly, painful confrontation, Brandon finally stopped showing up in my life.
Our relationship had blown up so much online, though, that tons of variety shows reached out wanting us on as a couple.
Fernando turned every single one of them down.
My foundation was also finding its footing, running smoother every day.
More and more people were starting to pay attention to mental health conditions.
I tracked down that 17-year-old fan I'd been worried about. I got her set up with therapy, and covered her college tuition, too.
Still, what Brandon had said that day stuck with me, like a tiny, sharp thorn I couldn't quite pull out.
I'd acted tough and fearless when Brandon was there. But every time I looked at Fernando's young face, that quiet, unspoken unease in my chest grew wors
