Letting go of those who cannot love leads to personal growth and self-love. An individual described as Simon has demonstrated toxic behaviors, including gaslighting and manipulation, causing emotional distress. He struggles with various issues leading to destructive traits, often causing relationships to fail. The narrator, despite experiencing these challenges, acknowledges a deeper understanding of Simon's pain due to similar past experiences and holds compassion for his situation, recognizing the incessant cycle of his toxic behavior and its impact on his relationships.
It's okay to let go of those who couldn't love you. Those who didn't know how to. Those who failed to even try. It's okay to outgrow them, because that means you filled the empty space in you with self-love instead.
This person—let's call him Simon—has been incredibly toxic. He's insulted me deeply, hurled cruel names, and used gaslighting, manipulation, and blame-shifting to twist reality.
At his worst, Simon has been absolutely vile. He ticks nearly every box for narcissistic traits. He can't handle even mild criticism.
Despite all this, I feel deep compassion for him. I've read enough about narcissists to understand where this behavior might come from.
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