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A Letter To Those Who've Hurt Me

Understanding those who've hurt me, and forgiving.

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A Letter To Those Who've Hurt Me
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Hey,

It’s me again.

I know that we’ve lost touch, or we stopped talking for reasons unclear, or due to misunderstandings, or it was a mutual agreement. At one point in my life, you were a person who meant the world to me, in some shape or form, whether it was being in a relationship or a friendship. I’ve either cried over you, or spent a few days wondering what exactly went wrong.

It’s come to my attention that though some of you may not care, or even wonder about me from time to time, or possibly cross your mind… please, know one thing:

Please know that I’ve forgiven you, for hurting me the ways any of you did. Over the course of my life, I’ve learned that I can’t be bitter over what happened, and should keep my eyes on what’s to come, whatever that may be. Though, yes, the experiences we’ve shared left a mark on me and changed me as a person, they’ve helped me grow into an individual who gives her heart to those who deserve it, through friendship or support, and who’ve proven their worth. I do not believe you’re all bad people, unless you’ve given me reason to perceive you as a “bad” person.

For all I know, you needed to meet me for a reason in your life, whether it was through companionship or dating, to help you find your way, or to make a change in your life for better, or worse. I wish all of you nothing but the best in life, with me in your life or not at all.

Life takes us wherever we choose to go no matter what path we take. It can lead us down a spiraling path to then peak at a point in our life, or we can attempt to climb the mountain to then be met with repeated failures and curveballs, and drown until we can swim for air again.

At this moment in time, I feel as though I’m at a crossroads, still deciding what path I want to take, and full of wonder as to where either path will take me. With that, contemplating those I’ve come to know, who’ve come and gone with time, and our experiences between the two of us.

Whether we meet again, or forget one another and never speak again, all of you are someone who meant something to me, and for that, I’m grateful. From years, to a few months, you’ve all taught me a lesson about myself.

For that, I’m grateful to you.

Sincerely,

Someone you used to know

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