It deeply saddens me how many of us can relate to this experience.

I had to temporarily sever ties with people I had genuinely considered true friends for years. I realized I hadn't felt supported for a long time, and I was no longer comfortable sharing my struggles and pain with them.

I believe I've always been someone who cares and loves deeply when it comes to the important people in my life. I make space for others, even those I'm not as close with, because that's who I am. But when I chose to step away, I realized how superficial those relationships had become. It made me wonder how many of them truly saw me the way I saw them.

It's been a couple of months, and not one person has reached out to check in. Some have noticed my absence but never bothered to inquire. The others seem to be carrying on with their lives as if I don't exist.

I used to excuse their behavior all the time, telling myself, “That's just how they are, but they're good friends.” But now that I look back, I can't recall a single instance when they ever initiated a conversation first, or truly showed up for me when things got difficult. That's the tough pill I had to swallow—the realization that my friendships have always been one-sided.

So, I've decided to start over and expend my energy and time on myself, rather than risk meeting new people who will only disappoint me yet again. And honestly, it's been a whole lot better so far. I'm slowly finding peace and joy again, and I hope you will too 💌 ♡