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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Bracelet Diaries: My Brief Entanglement with "Cuff Daddy"

from Unwritten · host Nefertiti Thomas

In this episode, I unpack the hilariously bizarre true story of a wealthy older man, a stack of Dodgers hats, matching jewelry, and what happens when performative generosity meets a woman who can’t be bought. From black car pickups to spirit beads from David Yurman, it all seemed charming — until it wasn’t.Join me as I dive into “The Bracelet Diaries,” a wild ride through L.A. dating, intuition, emotional unavailability, and learning to laugh at red flags in hindsight.💌 Spoiler alert: I mailed the gifts back. No return address. Because sometimes the best closure comes in a USPS box. Look for this and other stories at Medium.com @Nefertitithomas1Follow @UnwrittenPodcast for more stories that blur the line between memory and meaning.

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