Women’s Growth Group: Essay: ‘I Deserve Self-Compassion!’
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There comes a time in life when you begin to question whether a relationship is bringing you joy, growth, and comfort—or whether it is slowly draining your energy.
For me, the answer came quietly, not with arguments or dramatic endings, but with the realisation that I was no longer myself in the presence of someone I once loved deeply.
At first, I told myself it was a phase. Relationships have ups and downs, and I clung to the memories of happier days. But as weeks turned into months, I noticed how often I silenced my own needs, avoided speaking my truth, or felt small in their
company. The laughter that once flowed so easily had been replaced by a heaviness I couldn’t ignore.
Admitting that a relationship no longer serves you is one of the hardest steps you can take. It feels like letting go of a piece of your past, and with it, the dreams you once held together. But it is also an act of courage—a choice to put your well-being, your peace of mind, and your future first.
Walking away does not mean the relationship was a failure. It simply means that its purpose in your life has been fulfilled. Sometimes people come into our lives to teach us lessons, to help us grow, or to remind us of our own strength.
Letting go opens the door for new connections, deeper self-love, and relationships that align with who we are becoming.
