At some point in our lives, we all have to let go of someone who is detrimental to our well-being - be it physically, emotionally, or mentally. Every person that comes into our lives isn’t meant to stay there. You know the saying - “Reason, season, or lifetime.” And we have to know when somebody has served their purpose. When their season is up, it’s time for them to go. Nothing good will come of you keeping them around just because you want them there. When a person is tired of being in your life, or when they have shown you that they don’t want you in theirs, guess what? It’s time to let go!! It may be difficult, especially if that person has started to mean something to you. But that’s when you say, “I care about myself more than I care about you. And I refuse to let you hurt me anymore.” And you have to keep your word. Stand your ground. Sometimes people will trick you into thinking they want you around. After you kick them out, they’re going to turn around and look back a few times. But don’t be fooled. They’re looking back to see what you’re going to do. Are you going to be weak, and let them back in that easily? Or are you going to stand strong against the tears and the hugs and the “I promise I won’t hurt you anymore” cries?
If they’re truly sorry, they’ll prove it to you. They’ll change and God will let you know if it’s right for you to allow that person back into your life. But if you know that person is all talk, then just let them walk away. It hurts to say goodbye to people you care about, but sometimes, it must be done. We have got to stop holding on to these hurtful people just because we can’t stand to see them walk away. What are you holding on for? The little glimmers of what that person used to be like? The rare times where they’re actually nice to you? Come on. Man up. Have some dignity and respect for yourself. Stop making yourself look so weak and stupid. I said it because that’s exactly how that person views you. Doesn’t that make you feel like shit? Do you enjoy feeling that way? Then why put up with it!! Just let go, and enjoy life. It might hurt for a while. But don’t fall back into the trap. You deserve your freedom and the chance to let somebody else in who will treat you the way you deserve to be treated - like a queen or king. Love yourself…. love yourself… love YOURSELF… more than anybody else. And you will always find happiness.
