Corinne Vien

Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes and on our website, blinkthepodcast.com. The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of myself or affiliates of this podcast. Love. It's the promise of warmth, comfort, and safety, isn't it?

Resources for drug addiction and domestic abuse can be found in the show notes and on our website, blinkthepodcast.com. The testimonies and opinions expressed by guests of the show are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of myself or affiliates of this podcast. Love. It's the promise of warmth, comfort, and safety, isn't it?

It's a force that we're all drawn to as if we're hardwired to crave it. And everyone deserves to be loved. But love does have a dark side. Choosing who we let close, who we let into the quietest, most fragile corners of our lives, it's a risk.

It's a force that we're all drawn to as if we're hardwired to crave it. And everyone deserves to be loved. But love does have a dark side. Choosing who we let close, who we let into the quietest, most fragile corners of our lives, it's a risk.

But the idea of finding someone who seems perfect, who knows just what to say, who makes you feel seen and safe, understood, loved, well, that makes it all worth it, right? But sometimes, instead of safety, we find betrayal. Sometimes, the hand you hold can be the hand that pulls you under. Love is a gamble, and it could cost you everything. This is Blink. I'm your host, Corinne Vien.

But the idea of finding someone who seems perfect, who knows just what to say, who makes you feel seen and safe, understood, loved, well, that makes it all worth it, right? But sometimes, instead of safety, we find betrayal. Sometimes, the hand you hold can be the hand that pulls you under. Love is a gamble, and it could cost you everything. This is Blink. I'm your host, Corinne Vien.

A few weeks went by and Jake continued working in the kitchen, seeing Ellen every few weeks.

A few weeks went by and Jake continued working in the kitchen, seeing Ellen every few weeks.

They exchanged numbers and a few weeks later, Jake made another move and he texted Ellen.

They exchanged numbers and a few weeks later, Jake made another move and he texted Ellen.

Another week went by, and this time, Ellen reached out, inviting Jake to a show with her in Boston.

Another week went by, and this time, Ellen reached out, inviting Jake to a show with her in Boston.

At this point, Jake was living in another extended stay hotel after leaving the apartment that he'd previously shared with his brother Max post their big blowout fight.

At this point, Jake was living in another extended stay hotel after leaving the apartment that he'd previously shared with his brother Max post their big blowout fight.

They get to the show, and it's an EDM concert at a club in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

They get to the show, and it's an EDM concert at a club in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Later that evening, Jake recalls that Ellen asked him to go outside for a smoke. She didn't smoke, but it was an opportunity for the two of them to be alone.

Later that evening, Jake recalls that Ellen asked him to go outside for a smoke. She didn't smoke, but it was an opportunity for the two of them to be alone.

Only problem, this was pre-Rideshare days, and the guy who drove them here was certainly not going to be cool with dropping the two of them off together.

Only problem, this was pre-Rideshare days, and the guy who drove them here was certainly not going to be cool with dropping the two of them off together.