When You · Volume 01 · Printed companion
When You've Just Broken Up With Someone
You are in the right place. This is the companion page printed in the book: whenseries.com/companion/01/.
For the message you keep rewriting, the evening that feels too long, and the practical pieces that still need arranging. The conversations start from your actual day rather than a generic list of ways to move on.
Use the prompt in the book
Choose a chapter and a prompt title that fit today. The numbers on this page match the book.
Type the starting prompt into a text chat. Replace the square brackets with your own context. Leave out names, identifying details and private documents.
Choose a follow-up, correct an assumption, or ask for a smaller step. Stop when the conversation has done enough.
Lines worth keeping nearby:
- Ask me one question at a time.
- That is too general. Use the details I have given you.
- You are assuming something I have not said. Check with me first.
The book is complete on its own. All 64 conversations, follow-ups and stopping points are in the printed pages. This public page helps you use them. It does not stand in for the book.
Chapters in this book
- 01When you don't know what to do with yourself
- 02When you want to text them
- 03When your head won't leave it alone
- 04When everything reminds you of them
- 05When you still have things to sort out
- 06When you've forgotten what you enjoy
- 07When the breakup has knocked your confidence
- 08When you're ready to think about what's next
Keep the choices yours
These exercises support reflection and practical planning after a breakup. They are not therapy, and a prompt is not a reason to send a message you have decided not to send.
These exercises support reflection and practical planning. They do not provide diagnosis, therapy, or individual legal, financial or medical advice. An AI can misunderstand, invent details or agree too readily. You can reject its suggestions. If there is immediate danger, or you feel unable to keep yourself safe, contact your local emergency or health service. In the UK, call 999 in an emergency. A prompt is not emergency support.
Public sources
These are independent organisations. They are not part of the When series, and a page here is not personal advice.
- NHS Every Mind Matters
Public NHS guidance on mental wellbeing. It is independent of this series.
- NHS Every Mind Matters: low mood
Public NHS information if low mood is part of what you are dealing with.
- Mind: information and support
Information from the mental health charity Mind. Mind is not part of this series.
Text and artwork were developed with AI assistance. Editorial responsibility remains with Shane Stanford. The series is independently produced and is not affiliated with or endorsed by OpenAI.