After my assault, my boyfriend has pulled away, and I worry he might end our relationship.

After enduring a traumatic assault earlier this year, I’ve found myself grappling with not just my pain, but also the chilling distance growing between my boyfriend of nine years. His refusal to be intimate has left me feeling isolated and uncertain, and with every passing day, I sense the shadow of doubt creeping into our relationship. Just when I thought we might find a way to navigate this together, he drops a bombshell that could change everything…