Thank you for introducing me to the brutal truth that some people do notcannot, maybechange.

Thank you for demonstrating the dangers of denying responsibility and forgoing self-improvement.

The risks of refusing to get help.

woman standing alone, reflecting on a toxic relationship

Zachary Stains

The massive downside of plateauing rather than growing.

That for some people, every situation is an impenetrable maze of contrasting opinions and viewpoints.

Every shaky agreement sealed with a mix of temporary concessions.

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Every disagreement sprinkled with contempt and bitterness.

That sometimes, mutual respect is an unachievable end.

And that thats okay.

woman standing alone, reflecting on a toxic relationship

Zachary Stains

Thank you for frustrating me beyond belief.

Thank you for forcing me to recognize that some things are truly beyond my control.

Thank you for revealing my weaknesses.

Thank you for empowering me to accept my humanity.

For teaching me that I am so very imperfect, and that I can always do better.

Most of all, thank you for the courage to love myself enough to let go.