You have stopped defending yourself constantly.
You have lost friends.
Youve lost friends that you thought would be with you until the end of time.
Sarah Swinton
Youve let go of friends of best friends that you never ever thought would end.
Its scary and sad and sometimes heartbreaking, but it is necessary for growth.
You have found peace in being by yourself.
You arent ashamed of being alone anymore.
In fact, you truly crave it.
You would rather sleep than go out on a Friday night.
Sarah Swinton
You value sleep like its your best friend.
You dont apologize for leaving the party early anymore.
You dont apologize for being less social.
You dont apologize for seeming like youre a lazy person.
You do what you oughta do.
Too much socializing exhausts you.
You feel like you need a recharge button at all times.
Too much small talk and socializing makes you want to die a little in time.
Youve given up on old dreams.
Unfortunately, you have given up on some dreams you used to have for yourself.
You have stopped trying to just everyone.
You have stopped trying to make everyone love you and adore you.
You dont put on a show for people who dont care.
Youre more selfish with yourself and your life, and you dont let anyone stand in your way anymore.
If someone doesnt like you for some reason, you shrug it off and keep on living your life.
You actually go to therapy now.
You care about your own health and in particular, your mental health.
You have become more proud of something that seemed taboo to you in the past.
Youve cut yourself out of all your toxic relationships.
Youve stopped talking to people who only brought negativity to your life.
Its hard to do, but it ultimately made your life better and brighter.
Youve realized that heartbreak isnt going to be the end of the world.
Youve stopped being so scared of being heartbroken and burned.
While its always going to be incredibly painful, youve realized that it isnt going to kill you.
Its going to make you stronger in the end, and thats powerful and important.
Instead of hiding from your feelings, you allow yourself to feel.
Whether its anger or grief or embarrassment, you dont bottle up your emotions anymore.
You now see feelings as a sign of courage and bravery.
Youve learned to forgive yourself.
When you fuck up, you dont run from your mistakes.
You admit when you mess up.
You dont run away from confrontation anymore, in fear of getting in trouble or being hurt.
Youve learned how to say sorry when necessary.
You have stopped defending yourself constantly.
You have been through hell.
Youve been through a lot.
Youve been through heartache, and loss, and pain.
But instead of letting it break you and turn you bitter, you let those experiences shape you.
Youve learned to take these bad experiences and learn from them.
Youve become more aware that time is fleeting.
Youve become more aware of life in general.
Youve learned that tomorrow is never guaranteed, so youve learned to manage you time better.
Youve made more time for your loved ones and youve learned not to take anything for granted.
