01/23/2022
Throughout my life, there's been plenty of folks who have come and gone. In the moments when I was aware of their departure, I was hurt, I didn't understand. What was so wrong with me? What did (or didn't) I do? Over time, I have come to realize that they did what they felt was best for them-- whether they thought that I wasn't "good" or "good enough" for them or whether they stuck around until I no longer served their purpose or benefited them. Whatever the reason. They exited stage left. What I realized today is that they did me a favor. Regardless of what their reasoning was, they removed themselves from my life. They freed up space for people who may be more deserving of my time, love, friendship, energy, loyalty, etc. Most importantly, they helped me to realize that they were only temporary for me, not permanent and they helped me by no longer wasting my time. Had they stayed, they would have only prolonged the inevitable because at some point I would have had to separate myself them. So, when someone leaves or ghosts you, regardless of why, thank them. They did you a favor 🙏🏾💚💙
