DECEIT

12 lbs. Of Terror

A survivor’s story

Bello-the-terror. Photo courtesy of author/survivor.

I always thought of myself as someone strong and sensible. As someone who would never let herself be fooled by a con artist. But I was wrong.

When I was first introduced to my trickster just over five years ago, I was in a vulnerable position — longing for friendship and companionship. I was immediately captivated by his mesmerizing big…