Category: My Mind

  • Isn’t it kind of sad? I’ve taken a long, hard look at myself. I’ve admitted where I went wrong. I’ve apologised — not just to her, but to myself too. I’ve committed to doing better. I’ve done the work. I’m…

    Forgiveness, but Only One Way?
  • A visual post published on July 17, 2025.

  • There’s a distinct difference between dwelling and reflecting — and I’ve realised I’ve moved from the former into the latter. I’m no longer confused, upset, or emotionally tangled in the past. I’ve reached a place where I can move forward…

    From Wounds to Bruises
  • I’ve noticed a strange trend — when people can’t control the narrative anymore, they resort to throwing labels around. It’s easier than owning their part in things.

    Character Matters
  • A personal reflection on rejection, counselling, and the slow work of healing after heartbreak. Not fully okay yet, but no longer lost.

    Almost OK
  • It’s strange how a life-changing event can completely shake up your perspective. The people you expect to drift away — they’re often the ones who step up. They gather around, support you, and remind you that you’re not alone.

    The Ones Who Show Up
  • Woke up feeling good today. Had a proper catch-up with an old mate, nothing major, just easy company and a few laughs — reminded me how much those little moments matter.

    A Brighter Start
  • It’s easy, after a breakup, to get stuck in the why. Why did this happen? Why didn’t they try harder? Why wasn’t I enough? I’ve asked all of those questions — more times than I care to admit. But lately,…

    A Journey Back to Myself
  • Last night, I made a mistake. Not a catastrophic one — but one that reminded me just how delicate healing can be. Back when everything first happened, I removed one of my wife’s friends from Facebook. Emotions were raw, and…

    Reaching Out Doesn’t Always Mean Reaching Backwards
  • A reflection on emotional and psychological abuse, and the difficult process of naming harm for what it really was.

    Calling It What It Was — Abuse
  • Hey, I know this hurts.You’re carrying the weight of love, loss, confusion, and betrayal all at once. It’s okay that it still tugs at you. It’s okay that part of you wants to believe that if you just say the…

    Message to Myself
  • Today, I got the keys to my new place. You’d think I’d feel some relief — some joy, even. But mostly, I just feel grief. Four years gone in a matter of weeks. For what? What was it all about?…

    The End of the Fight
  • I’ve come to a stark realisation. I’ve been fighting so hard for the person I love. But the person I’m fighting? It’s the wrong person. The person I’m fighting now is a shadow — a ghost of the woman I…

    I’m Fighting the Wrong Person
  • A Personal Reflection on Resilience and Self-Compassion For as long as I can remember, my life has been a series of peaks and valleys—an ever-changing landscape shaped by my mental health. While there have been moments lit with hope and…

    Weathering the Storm: Navigating the Ebbs and Flows of Mental Health
  •   I don’t know what I’m waiting for, is there anything they can do? Tormented by my thoughts, and all because of … I don’t want to keep going over it, but my brain can’t seem to stop Thoughts of…

    Less than human.
  • A personal reflection on betrayal, emotional absence, and the quiet cruelty of realising someone beside you is no longer truly with you.

    Right Beside Me: The Betrayal She Didn’t Even Hide
  • You’ve never met me.You’ve never met her, either — not in the flesh.But you still thought it was okay to whisper behind my back, to feed the fantasy, to slip yourself between us. You knew she was married. You knew…

    You Chose Fantasy Over Reality
  • It’s almost laughable how predictable this all is. Now that the truth has come out — that she was emotionally involved with someone else while we were still together — she’s started trying to rewrite the story. Telling friends and…

    The Story She’s Selling Doesn’t Add Up — And Never Will
  • Earlier today, my wife gave me something I needed so badly: her time — and the truth. We talked. She explained everything. She acknowledged what she did was wrong and offered a genuine apology. And in that space, I also…

    Closure Matters – Even When It Hurts
  • There’s a dangerous little voice that creeps in during the quiet moments — usually when you think you’re starting to feel okay. It says: “They seem upset… maybe they’re having second thoughts.” It’s such a subtle, seductive thought. It doesn’t…

    The Trap of False Hope