While I was power packing up my apartment that I’ve lived in for almost 8 years, my heart skipped a beat as I noticed something in the back of one of my closets. It’s looming figure was unfamiliar and it took a moment for me to realize what I was looking at: My ex-fiancé--in his mad-dash scramble to move out of our shared apartment and never see me again--had left behind a large camping backpack filled with supplies. For a moment I panicked. Did my discovery of this item mean I had to return it? Was I going to have to break our unofficial no contact rule just to be
I didn’t think this would be so relatable to someone who actively cut out a parent. But the grief you shared about is exactly how I felt last year too. Thanks For sharing this, I was able to recant my own struggles and learn to live with my past self and love that I am stronger now because of it.
I can’t even begin to tell you how much you sharing your story has helped me process my own abandonment. I’ve so often thought back to how I felt right after it happened, how I begged him on the phone to explain why this was happening and only getting that vague answer that he didn’t feel like he was in love with me anymore after almost 4 years of being together. That past me was so destroyed and heartbroken, but I am so proud of myself for getting through it and coming out of it loving myself more and making space for that hurt when it comes back up again. I’m so proud of you, too, and of this community that you’ve brought together. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you for posting this. I am two weeks post break up and it comes in waves. Watching your journey has sincerely helped me hold on to the things that bring me joy right now.
This is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing! Its SO helpful to be reminded that it's always possible to come out the other side of terrible emotional/mental states.
Loved reading this. The work you keep putting in even at the hardest time is beyond inspiring and just reading about your progress and strength makes me believe I can be strong too, so thank you for sharing both the good and the bad and all the in between💜
I can't help but be bothered that you threw away outdoor equipment! That stuff is so expensive and I'm sure there are groups in your area that are trying to make having the necessary gear more accessible for people who can't afford it.
Hi allison! Would you please write what you actively have done in the first 3 months that have helped you to get over the breakup this fast? I just broke up and the pain is so overwhelming to feel.
Moving On (And Moving Out)
I didn’t think this would be so relatable to someone who actively cut out a parent. But the grief you shared about is exactly how I felt last year too. Thanks For sharing this, I was able to recant my own struggles and learn to live with my past self and love that I am stronger now because of it.
I can’t even begin to tell you how much you sharing your story has helped me process my own abandonment. I’ve so often thought back to how I felt right after it happened, how I begged him on the phone to explain why this was happening and only getting that vague answer that he didn’t feel like he was in love with me anymore after almost 4 years of being together. That past me was so destroyed and heartbroken, but I am so proud of myself for getting through it and coming out of it loving myself more and making space for that hurt when it comes back up again. I’m so proud of you, too, and of this community that you’ve brought together. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you for posting this. I am two weeks post break up and it comes in waves. Watching your journey has sincerely helped me hold on to the things that bring me joy right now.
That was an important read for me. Thanks Allison, you’re a bad ass bitch xoxo
I also found my post break up journal this weekend. Had no desire to read it. Straight in the trash it went and then I kept tidying up.
This is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing! Its SO helpful to be reminded that it's always possible to come out the other side of terrible emotional/mental states.
You rock! thanks for sharing your story and for making all these articles public!
Loved reading this. The work you keep putting in even at the hardest time is beyond inspiring and just reading about your progress and strength makes me believe I can be strong too, so thank you for sharing both the good and the bad and all the in between💜
I love this so much. You go, girl! You rock!
Wow this is beautiful, I too am very proud of you 💙
Chills all over. Thank you for this amazing piece, Allison!
I can't help but be bothered that you threw away outdoor equipment! That stuff is so expensive and I'm sure there are groups in your area that are trying to make having the necessary gear more accessible for people who can't afford it.
Hi allison! Would you please write what you actively have done in the first 3 months that have helped you to get over the breakup this fast? I just broke up and the pain is so overwhelming to feel.