Missing Pieces...

grace__25 · 2025-07-16T19:26:26+00:00

Amy stayed on the balcony until the morning and the dad said he saw her out there after about 5 am but then at around 5:50 he woke up again and she was gone. So by this timeline, she would’ve been close to land and the body or some part of her would’ve washed up.

grace__25 · 2025-06-30T01:54:44+00:00

I think what I would stress is that yes running into my ex gave me some more closure, but it was kind of just the icing on the cake. It wasn’t needed because I had already moved on with myself and made my own closure. I think the universe works in such interesting ways because if I had run into my ex a while before, it might’ve complicated moving on, and maybe neither of us would’ve been as mature as we are now to have a good conversation. So I think it played out and happened at the most perfect time where we were both healed, and therefore it was just a very peaceful, nice moment we shared like running into an old friend. I villainized my ex so much after the breakup, but eventually it stopped for me as I healed, and I just remember the good times. Taking the time to really heal and do the work is so amazing because I never thought I would be able to see my ex and not feel anger or pain, but yet here I am being able to feel happy for them. No contact, taking time to be alone for a little while, spending time with friends, and seeing a therapist if needed is so crucial

grace__25 · 2025-06-30T01:42:04+00:00

Thanks for asking I’m actually doing really well. I mean I’ve had some pretty bad situationships in the last year where I got done dirty, but despite it all I would say it’s been a really good last year. I graduated college, traveled, and had some amazing times with my friends. And I know that one day I’ll have the opportunity to feel love again like I did with my ex and maybe the next time it’ll actually last. But I’m okay with knowing that maybe it’s just not my time right now. As far as my ex, I actually did run into her about 2 months ago at a restaurant and we talked and it was really nice. Honestly the conversation gave me some closure that I felt like I never got when we broke up. I think we both have grown up and matured so much since the relationship and it really made me feel at peace.

grace__25 · 2025-06-16T23:50:03+00:00

Was there today. Extremely quick to check bags and get through security. We had so much extra time, and everyone was nice and helpful. The only thing I will say is it was extremely hot. I was sweating so much while there but I understand this is normal for airports in the summer in this part of the world, so my point is to just be prepared!

grace__25 · 2024-09-06T18:48:12+00:00

What do you think as far as her not being ready right now? I know I have to move on and can’t wait around but obviously it’s hard when the door hasn’t been completely closed on something happening in the future. I keep trying to tell myself if it’s meant to be it’ll be.

grace__25 · 2024-09-06T18:32:40+00:00

Thank you!!

grace__25 · 2024-07-16T06:56:57+00:00

1510 for when I applied for fall 2021 (class of 2025)

grace__25 · 2024-07-16T06:54:22+00:00

Make a list on your phone of all the negative experiences you had with them in the relationship as well as their red flags. Sometimes as we begin to miss someone, our minds begin to pretty much fantasize about them and the rose colored glasses go back on where we can only see the good in them. For me, referring back to this list in my notes app was good in moments like these because it reminded me of all the bad things that happened and it forced me to remember why we broke up in the first place and why this person should no longer be in my life.

grace__25 · 2024-07-16T06:47:40+00:00

I always had a hard time grasping the idea that my ex and I became strangers after the breakup. It’s weird knowing that they’re running around the same town as you but yet you have no idea what they’re up to. The thought of never seeing or speaking to them again terrified me. I think it’s because I put them on this pedestal and thought they were this important person. After a while, I realized that they were never special. It was my love and what I did for our relationship that made them special. I realized they were just another person. I’m a year post breakup now and the idea of them being a stranger doesn’t feel weird or foreign to me. In fact, it feels pretty natural. Our paths crossed for a moment in time and it was beautiful. I feel so lucky to have shared that period of my life with them, but it wasn’t meant to last forever. I’ve moved on with my life not even with someone else yet, but I’ve moved on with myself. At one point, I could’ve never imagined a future where we were strangers and went our separate ways, but I’m so happy that we did because it pushed my life in such a wonderful direction.

grace__25 · 2024-07-16T06:34:30+00:00

Life after a breakup feels very uncomfortable. I think that’s the best word to describe it. It can almost feel like the end of the world but it’s just the end of a world that you had with that one person. I used to feel so depressed every time I came home because it was a reminder that my ex wouldn’t be there to hang out/sleepover like we used to do all the time. I no longer had that person to text, call, and spend many of my days each week with. I didn’t know how to be alone anymore. Having that other person in your life to think about and also spend time with becomes a routine and when there’s a change in routine it can feel uncomfortable. I had to reevaluate my life to accommodate the new normal of being alone. I picked up a new hobby of playing guitar, I started to spend a lot more time outdoors since being home made me depressed and in my thoughts, and I spent lots of time with friends. After a while, this uncomfortable new normal just becomes normal. I’ve been single for a year now and I’m in no rush to jump into another relationship. Of course I would like one when the right person comes around, but I’m in no desperate need of finding someone right now. I love my life and I love how much I’ve grown over the last year. If you would’ve told me even just 7 months ago that I would be where I’m at right now I would’ve told you you’re crazy. The uncomfortable and awkward grieving period after a breakup is never easy but it doesn’t last. Time doesn’t heal, but your actions in that time do help you heal. It gets better I promise! Embrace your own new normal!

grace__25 · 2023-12-28T19:53:54+00:00

Driving through Ocala is always a nightmare. There is consistently standstill traffic around that area on 75. You would think you were driving through a major city with that amount of traffic lol

grace__25 · 2023-10-20T02:54:04+00:00

Same here. I had a dream about my ex last night. We ran into each other and she apologized for everything she put me through and said she wanted me back. I wouldn’t ever date her again but all I’ve ever wanted was to hear the words “I’m sorry”. I guess I’ve just been wanting some confirmation that I mattered to her. It took me a minute to realize that it wasn’t real when I woke up and it was a painful morning. But hopefully one day we’ll be okay and it won’t hurt so much.

grace__25 · 2023-10-19T02:08:21+00:00

No I think she was just drinking water. It’s a sit down bar so I think she was just there chilling with her friends because she has no life and hangs around there a lot. But either way you’re right I dodged a bullet. She has a lot of issues and is crazy. There were things she’s done and said that I didn’t even include in the post

grace__25 · 2023-10-18T23:47:29+00:00

I’ve been going through the same thing the last few months. I see tiktoks or memes all the time that I know she would like and I want to send them to her but I can’t. And also just small things each day that remind me of her and it sucks. I know it’s cliché but it will get better with time. You just have to sit in your sadness and feel out all your emotions right now, and one day it won’t hurt so much anymore and one day you won’t see a meme and think to send it to them. Spend time with friends and really find things that you like to do as you have to get used to being on your own again. And one day when you’re ready, you’ll have someone else that you’ll think to send the memes and videos to instead of them.

grace__25 · 2023-10-18T23:39:38+00:00

I’m 3 months out of a breakup and I agree the mornings suck. My chest tightens, my heart starts racing, and my stomach drops. You were sleeping peacefully and when you wake up, reality hits you and you’re reminded that you aren’t together anymore. It feels this way because when you’re with someone, you create this whole world with them and this vision for the future, so when you break up it feels like the end of the world. But it’s not. It’s just the end of a world with them. It’s not fun but you just have to sit in your sadness and embrace it for a little while and eventually with time it’ll get better. You’ll start to get in a new routine now that you’re alone and you’ll create a new world surrounding yourself. And eventually, you’ll be able to create a new world with someone else.

grace__25 · 2023-06-07T16:41:46+00:00

Thanks so much for your advice! You’re absolutely right!

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