Roommate Stealing My Belongings

My (31F) roommate and longtime friend (33F) has been stealing my personal belongings. I never thought

I’d be writing something like this, but here we are. I’ve been living with Jessica for

almost two years. We’ve been friends since college, and until recently, I would’ve described

her as trustworthy, stable, and one of the people I felt safest around. Over the last few

months, though, I started noticing small things missing from my room — nothing

dramatic at first. A pair of earrings. A specific scarf. A lipstick I used almost daily.

I assumed I misplaced them. I work long hours and frequently come home exhausted,

so it seemed plausible. Then more meaningful things disappeared: a bracelet my mother gave me before she