At first, there was resentment. The wounds were fresh, the pain were raw, and every memory of them felt like a salt rubbed into an open wounds. We couldn't help but nurture feelings of bitterness towards the ones we used to love. Their absence left a void that seemed impossible to fill, and in its place grew seeds of anger and resentment.
We held onto these negative emotions tightly, as if they were the only things keeping us grounded in a world that seemed to have turned upside down. Every thought of them was accompanied by a bitter taste in our mouths, a reminder of the hurt they caused and the scars they left behind.
But as time passed, something changed. The sharp edges of our resentment began to soften, worn away by the gentle flow of acceptance. We realized that holding onto anger only hurt us more in the end, trapping us in a cycle of bitterness and pain. Slowly but surely, we started to let go, releasing the grip of hatred that had held us captive for so long.
In its place grew a sense of acceptance—a willingness to acknowledge the past without letting it define us. We came to understand that our happiness didn't depend on the actions or choices of others, but on our ability to let go and move forward. And so, we embraced the idea of acceptance, welcoming it into our hearts like an old friend returning home.
With acceptance came healing. The wounds that once seemed so deep began to heal, leaving behind scars that served as a reminder of our strength. We realized that forgiveness wasn’t about excusing the actions of others, but about freeing ourselves from the burden of carrying around anger and resentment.
As we felt safe and cared for by someone new, forgiving those from our past became easier. We understood that being treated well showed us what we deserved, making it clear how different it was from our past experiences. With each act of kindness, we let go of old hurt, allowing forgiveness to grow inside us.
And then, something unexpected happened. We found ourselves genuinely happy for the ones we used to love. Seeing them with someone else no longer stirred feelings of jealousy or bitterness within us. Instead, we understood that their happiness didn’t mean we were worth less. It’s just that, like us, they also have different path to take.
In the end, we learned that love isn't about holding onto grudges against those who hurt you. It's about forgiving and freeing yourself from those resentment that tortured you.
So, to the people we once loved, we wish you you well, and we're sorry too.
"Maybe we’re meant to be a lesson to each other" - to the ones we once loved (Ben&Ben)
