For over a year I have kept the details of this story hidden from almost everyone. Those of you who know me may recognize certain elements and think to yourselves that you know the whole story…

But you don’t. Even you that know me, especially you that know me, should read the entire story. And if you ask yourselves why I didn’t tell this story sooner, the primary reason is because it may make someone that I care about feel bad, and I don’t ever want to make anyone feel bad. But there are other reasons, as well, which I will expose at the end of the story…