We were together for almost five years when the relationship started going downhill. I knew my boyfriend was cheating but I was determined to keep things together. One morning he woke up from bed, showered, changed his clothes and told me he was leaving m...

The incident happened over 10 years ago. I was home alone one Saturday when I heard the gate buzzer go off. Standing outside the gate was a young Egyptian guy selling chandeliers and cheap paintings. He hardly spoke any English but kept saying he wanted t...