Rather, they hold space for me.

Somewhere along the way, I learned that I had to fight for approval, for affection.

Now Im coming to understand that this is not the case.

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Joel Muniz

I am slowly learning to appreciate the lessons and to be grateful I got the chance to learn.

I will embrace quality over quantity.

I will no longer force connection.

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I will let them go and focus on the ones whodowant to be there for me.

One day, I know I will.

I am done chasing those who do not want to be caught.

Instead, I will enjoy the company of those who are here.

The ones who stayed.

There is a reason they did, and its because theyre meant to be here.

You cant argue with fate.

So, thank you to those who have stayed, and thank you to those who have left.

You both have made my life that much better.