It all started with a Facebook message. Trae and I had mutual friends, but we had never crossed paths in person. When his message popped up in my inbox, I initially thought, "Why should I respond to random DMs?" But curiosity got the better of me. His sweet smile in his profile picture, the photos with his family and friends, and the kindness that seemed to shine through made me pause. Something about him felt different, so I decided to take a chance. Not long after, Trae drove up to Fort Collins, where I was finishing college at Colorado State. From the moment we met, the connection was undeniable. He made me laugh like no one else could, and I immediately felt safe and at ease around him. Trae later admitted he fell in love with me almost instantly, and I can’t say I blame him—I was already falling for him too. From that first meeting, our story began, full of laughter, love, and the sense that we had found something truly special. The rest, as they say, is history.