Tag: growth

  • I got some great news yesterday — it seems my ex has finally put the wheels in motion for the divorce, and the caravan has now been listed. Honestly, I can’t put into words how good it feels to know…

    The Divorce is in Motion
  • 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.

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

    Almost OK
  • 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
  • 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
  •   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.
  • 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
  • I’m sorry I was distant, not just because things were tough. I’m sorry I wasn’t intimate; you needed human touch. I’m sorry I let you feel, love was far away. But let me tell you something, I loved you every…

    When you shone so fucking bright
  • 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
  • I’m shouting because you hurt me in the worst way possible. I’m shouting because in some fucked up way, despite everything. I still love you. I’m shouting because I want to hate you. I’m shouting because I’m angry. I’m shouting…

    Why am I shouting?
  • I don’t know if this is a turning point or the end of the road. I guess that’s the kind of thing you only figure out looking back. Right now, all I know is that I made a mess of…

    Too Late, or Just In Time?
  • As I navigate the aftermath of our breakup, I find myself grappling with a swirl of emotions that defy easy categorization. While part of me feels a sense of relief that we were able to arrive at this decision together,…

    Understanding the Emotions in an Amicable Breakup