Truth be told, I️ am glad we are over. You were like a heavy rock tied to me while I️ was trying to swim up for air. Although we had great memories, we also had equally negatives that occurred.

Usually, people like the bad news first to end on a good note, so let’s start there.

You were misleading at first. We were off to a good start in México, but the moment I️ arrived, I️ had a feeling of emptiness. I️ was already in a toxic relationship that was sucking the life out of me. Anyone who has dated a narcissist knows it’s not easy just ending it.

Well, there we were both, in a place we never thought we would go. I️ had really high hopes for you, 2017, but you just kept letting me down. Graduation was the only light I saw at the end of the tunnel.

Nothing felt worse than knowing it was supposed to be a great year, but everything was just going down the drain. I felt empty. I felt like I could not talk to anyone. I felt more alone than ever.

Eventually, with more sense of self, I found the strength to end such an exhausting relationship that had left nothing but pain. At last, I felt like I was becoming myself again.

Then, you brought me a speck of happiness when I walked that stage with my diploma. I looked up and gazed through the crowd to find my family, a tear rolled down my cheek. That moment, there, is when I realized I had to keep fighting. I had to become the person I used to be an even better.

The journey of self-acceptance after an emotionally abusive relationship is extremely tough. No one tells you the hardships that come after such a devastating ending. Luckily, my friends never left my side and when I least expected it, a wonderful man came into my life.

Things didn't go as planned between you and me, 2017, but the ending was not too bad. We had a good run, but it was time for you to go. You taught me a lot as well as left me to appreciate all the good things in life.