Nothing hurts more than realizing you hurt you. That you betrayed yourself l, fully, willingly, all on your own. How could we do this to

There’s power in realizing that not everyone is meant to walk beside you forever. Some friendships serve a beautiful purpose in one chapter, but when values no longer align, holding on can quietly pull you away from yourself.

You start protecting it like it’s gold. That means no hours wasted replaying gossip, no energy poured into other people’s chaos. My energy is invested in food that fuels me, rituals that ground me, and habits that actually build momentum.

Research on emotional suppression shows that chronic detachment often masks deep sensitivity. By avoiding vulnerability, the narcissist creates a power imbalance—others end up guessing, accommodating, or chasing connection that never comes.