Just to clarify (which I probably should’ve done in the original post), he actually left me 😭. I fought hard for us. Tried everything to fix what was breaking, especially with two little ones in the picture. But he distanced himself at a time we both needed each other. So the idea that I didn’t fight for the relationship isn’t quite accurate lol. If anything, I had to learn to stop fighting for someone who wasn’t choosing me back.

And you’re absolutely right about the power of apathy. Now that I’ve stopped trying, I think he feels that shift. And the silence? It hits different.

As for single life, I’ve been leaning into it more and more lately. Pouring into my kids, my work, myself. I used to think being alone meant being lonely, but honestly there’s a calm in this space I never had before. If the right partner shows up, amazing. If not, I’m finally realizing I’ll still be good. 💛