I’ve come to understand that not everyone who walks with you today is meant to stay forever.
If someone chooses distance, I no longer question it. If they step back, I quietly take a few more steps away — not out of ego, but out of self-respect and peace of mind.
Life doesn’t pause for anyone. It does hurt, yes — but only for a while. Then you learn to carry the silence, the absence, and even the unanswered questions… and still move forward.
Because healing isn’t loud. It’s quiet, and it begins when you stop looking back.
I’ve stopped chasing connections that only exist when it’s convenient.
I don’t need a crowd around me to feel seen. Even a few genuine hearts — or just one — who stands by me in truth, in silence, in storm, and in stillness… that’s enough.
Life isn’t a stage for temporary applause. It’s a journey where real companionship matters more than momentary attention.