Angie, 43

Some people are harder to get over and it takes more than just a few words more than just a few friends trying to help you out of it more than we can imaginemdashuntil we ourselves are put in the same situation Its hard It really is Letting go is an art it is a practice it is a goddamn war And I get it how you let go solely depends on how hard you loved on how deeply you believed A few years ago I told you it would be okay told you to move on to leave the past behind to run away as far as possible I get it But the reality is its a lot easier said than done Some people cut that deep They dig their roots into the depths of our souls and hearts It hurts It really does Letting go is something well never be good at and how we do it haunts us Its one of those things well look back on and wonder if we did it the right wayBut amidst this turmoil remember the art of letting go is also the art of learning Every heartache every scar is a lesson in resilience a testament to our strength The pain we feel today becomes the wisdom we hold tomorrow It teaches us empathy understanding and the depth of our own spirit And in this process of healing we find ourselves We find that life is a mosaic of experiences some painful some joyous but each piece is essential in creating the masterpiece that is our journey So when you feel like youre in the midst of an endless battle take a moment to breathe Look around and realize that this too is part of your growth The sun always rises after the darkest night and flowers bloom in the most unexpected places Your ability to rise from the ashes of your despair is not just a sign of survival but of your inherent power to thrive You are not defined by your losses but by the courage with which you move forward Remember every ending is a new beginning a chance to rewrite your story with the wisdom of your past and the hope of your future Keep moving forward for the best is yet to come