The Chapters in My Story- I Broke My Heart to Love Myself More


When One Person Becomes Your Whole World

When life swirls around you-good and bad-and there's that one person on your mind, the only one you want to share everything with: your joy, your sorrow, even the moments that feel humiliating.

I had someone like that once. Someone who meant everything to me. But I chose to walk away from her life completely. Our friendship became toxic. I felt unvalued and constantly hurt. The way she spoke, the way she acted-made me feel unwanted and unwelcome, even though she kept inviting me. It twisted something inside me.

Some friendships run deep, deeper than blood, deeper than logic. But love, I’ve learned, sometimes means letting go. What follows is a story of quiet courage, brokenness, and the decision to choose myself-even when it hurt.


Toxic Relationships

We’d been friends for over twenty years. So why did I suddenly feel this way? I didn't understand. I was confused. I wanted to ask her, confront her, but I was afraid of the answer... afraid of the truth I already knew deep down.

I pretended. Told myself, "Everything's alright, Noe. Nothing's changed." I repeated it until I nearly believed it-but I was lying to myself. I waited, hoping she'd notice. That she'd say what was wrong. But she said nothing. She acted like everything was fine. And I couldn't keep pretending I was okay.


When Silence Speaks Louder Than Words.

Eventually, I reached a point where I had to choose myself. I walked away-not because I stopped loving her, not because I hated her-but because I loved myself more.

Breaking my own heart was the only way to start healing it.

I chose silence. I let it speak what words couldn't. I cried quietly whenever I thought of her. She was my best friend, like a sister. But maybe... some people are only meant to be chapters in your story, not the whole book.


Setting Boundaries

Just because you've been best friends for a long time doesn't mean it will last forever.

Boundaries are essential. Say no when something feels wrong. It's okay-they'll respect it if they value you. If they don't, that's on them.

You have your own standards. Don't compromise them.

Healthy relationships honor boundaries. They respect you. They see you. And they never make you question your worth.

When you feel the same way as I do, don't argue, step back and set boundaries, love yourself more before you love others.





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