Oof. My partner of 5 years is a younger, masculine female with autism and a true giver, so this case hits VERY close to home for me. (can't imagine being gay in Texas btw)
I would LOVE to think that Brianna impulsively left of her own free will as an attempt of a clean break from her partner, that would be the absolute best case scenario as she might not be able to bear all the weight placed on her.
But due to my own bias, that's not the way I'm leaning. I think someone lured her from work, used some form of manipulation to have her go with them. Being a giver, that "bait" could be something simple and not life threatening triggering her to reach out for help initially. I cannot fathom the motive, however. I don't see her partner as having a hand in this as her partner is dependent on her financially. her possibly being sighted with a latino man does make me wonder if it was SM's children's father, or an ex, or a brother IF she did something to emotionally hurt SM in some way. It could be money related, a hate crime, or someone getting perceived revenge for someone else.
I am unfortunately thinking that she's hurt or worse.
If she would have left on her own, you would think it would be planned as someone stated above- wallet in her pocket, a backpack full of most prized possessions and a plan to run off to mom's.
I'm hopeful that she does have a secret lover and got a ride/had help getting out of her situation and is laying low as to not have to deal with the judgement and consequences till she's emotionally feeling strong enough to do so-as a giver, I could imagine it being very emotionally difficult to abandon someone that depends on you, especially with little ones involved. ugh, heartbreaking case no matter how you look at it. So hoping she's safe!
I also downloaded tiktok and wasted late night hours on there, I think I found the toilet of the internet lol!
all IMO of course!!!