I just want to say that I finally found a way to confront the situation mentioned in the last journal, and I got my refund.

I have to admit, I feel bad for letting it get this bad for myself. It became this thing where I told myself I was okay with not knowing what happened and losing the money... But that was clearly a lie to myself to try and be kind.

We all probably do things like this to ourselves for the sake of not confronting a situation that needs resolution; or maybe we trust that the other party will come forth. But I need to learn that I don't always know the situation, and to be more verbal about my needs as an individual...

I'd be lying if I said I didn't doubt resolution. I discovered that I had attempted this same confrontation with them 5 years ago (where does the time go?), and it met the same fate. But he made good on it this time, and that's really admirable considering from his perspective, he was probably very upset to do so.

I'm thankful overall. It's a bittersweet resolution, but at least I'm not going to get my mind in a knot over it anymore.

Stay safe out there everyone.