But we dont respond to every loss in the same way.

Heartbreak

Heartbreak is when someone we love doesnt meet our expectations.

Heartbreak makes us feel vulnerable.

All The Things I Feared Most About Growing Up

Becca Tapert

Heartbreak is painful, but it doesnt make us suffer.

Heartbreak is when we get ghosted, when we have a casual boyfriend or girlfriend who moves on.

Its when we lose a family member but feel grateful that they are at peace.

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Though it stings, heartbreak is not an inherently unhealthy thing.

It is a natural response to loss.

That fear usually has to do with feeling unstable, uncertain, or unclear about our future.

Detachment comes from real self-awareness and personal evolution.

Its when we no longer cling onto whats not serving us just because we are scared.

Detachment is a sign of maturity, the prioritization of our future selves and our long-term well being.

Detachment teaches us how to love ourselves first.

It teaches us how to be resilient.

It is a sign that our goal in life is no longer just to remain comfortable.

It is the greatest display of self-love.