The author reflects on their first experience of heartbreak, expressing feelings of shame around seeking support. They reveal that, initially, their pain seemed solely related to losing their partner, but years later, a letter they found illuminated deeper issues. The letter highlighted that their immense pain was not just about the breakup, but rather about feelings of rejection and inadequacy. This realization underscores the complexity of heartbreak, illustrating how it can lead to greater self-discovery and understanding of personal worth.
"The true source of my pain—the visceral agony of the weeks that followed—was not about him at all. It was about what his rejection confirmed for me. I'm not enough."
"Like all painful experiences of loss, it eventually became more bearable. Heartbreak is just another part of life, and we move on as time passes, right?"
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