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How My Ex Boyfriend Changed My Life Forever

I realized when to let go and how to be okay.

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How My Ex Boyfriend Changed My Life Forever
Emily Peck

Dear Him,

For the longest time I blamed you for me being afraid and not moving on and being happy. Why? You caused me to fear. It took over everything, I stopped trusting people in my life, I pushed away anyone close and although it’s near possible to stop feeling I tried my hardest to never feel to protect myself. That was wrong, so wrong, life is meant to learn from mistakes and from the times where we think we can’t go on and want it all to be over, because life doesn’t just stop because you are on your last leg of strength. That is when I thank you, the person who made me become stronger and made me a better person. I can be new, I can be invincible. I have all the power, I can be happy and can choose how I feel. I realized that this is not what I want, I don't want to live with you holding me back and despite what you think of me and how awful you wanted me to feel. And just when I thought I would never be myself again, I chose to grow as a person. When I saw how much of an impact and weight the feelings you left me with were overwhelming my life, that's when I let you go. That was the best decision I made for myself. So if you're ever wondering how I'm doing, I am better than ever, happy, and living life to the fullest and its all thanks to you.

Thank you,

A Stronger Me

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