My new life cost me my old one

[Wendigo_Keeper]

I so know this feeling! It feels so lonely as you lose everyone you think youll have around forever just because you take differing paths

[A_Modern_Tragedy]

It hurts, but sometimes it is for the best. I’ve had to cut out some truly terribly people in my life when I thought I’d be with them forever. And it hurt, but once I started to get over them and find better people in my life, I knew I’d never want to go back.

Sometimes I still have regrets and I second guess my decision, and that’s okay. But I’m here now, and I’m all the better for it.

[Realisticallyliteral]

"My new life cost me my old one" is such a perfect way of putting it. My life is changing maybe the most it ever has right now and this really helped, thank you.

[moonie]

Proud of you. I “rekindled” with “the one that got away” and immediately went nope that was all in my head, happily moved on! Glad you moved on too!

[Nonea]

I felt this on such a deep level. I entered this year without my best friend of 15 years over an argument and miscommunication. I cant forgive the things he said to me, they were so hurtful so, now its time to see what life is without him

[derangedmouse]

I cut off a long time friend. We were friends for 15 years and I always thought she would be in my life until my partner pointed out to me 2 years ago how toxic she was and how she affected my mental health. Sometimes I miss her but then I remember that I wouldn’t have the wonderful life I have now if I didn’t drop her when I did. Sometimes we have to let people go as we grow past them and our ideals change.

[PersonAndPerson]

I honestly never learned that outgrowing friends was real until a year ago. Normally I would move away and not need to feel sad about slowly losing connections with friends. Now… I’ve never really grown up so everyone grew out of me before I had a chance.

[Mash.KatieLouWho]

Mine too. Thankful for it, but it’s still okay to mourn our losses…even the toxic ones. Sending nothing but love to you and yours. 💕💕💕

[PrincessGrumps]

I grieved my childhood friendship and I still miss them so much, but I realized they never really cared about me unless it was in their benefit and I love too hard to let myself go through that pain of feeling unwanted. Sending hugs and ❤

[Pixalated]

There is always this tiny kernel of "if only" they always leave behind. And it's so unfair. I'm glad you found a life you truly wanted. ❤

[goldeneaglesquad]

I can understand this, my current life and relationships came at the expense of my old ones and it was hard for me.

[elm_tr]

I’m currently in the process of moving and I won’t lie, it sucks. I’m scared to leave my old friends behind, but I also know I’m going to be leaving behind some toxic friendships and environments too. I’m excited to reconnect with people I once knew too.

[Awfulfalawfulwaffle]

I definitely get u this post made me cry...bestfrirnds for 16 years to not talk anymore feels a death in the family. Sending love ❤

[surfingshewolf]

Sometimes, killing the old you and stepping into the new you is the only way to get it done.. half measures avail us nothing. Go into the future fearlessly, only looking back to see how far you've come. ❤

[OddlyOddy]

One of the hardest lessons I have learned is that some friend are proximity friends and there is no substance....

[sagegreeeeeeen]

Kade I wasn’t expecting a cry session 😭 glad you’re in a better place

[MandaRenegade]

Yep. Some of my old cuts are trying to crawl back and act like they did nothing to hurt me. One hurt me SO BAD in '19 and cut me out herself, and she goes "hey it's been a while, wanted to check on you!" It's the hardest part of growing up, for me. I can handle everything else..

[oddarite]

shot in the heart. my first love and I got separated after the quarantine and I've been stuck thinking about them while they lived their life like nothing happened. I'm so grateful someone else gets it.

[samanthaholmes]

As someone who's online friend for 5 years literally just blocked me without warning after getting back with his ex this reminds me about how he said we'll be friends till we're old, we'll meet up and everything. I know 2019 me would be gutted he's gone.

[MotherTiamatTriclaw]

I feel that so deeply. Not a day goes by that I don't think about my ex at least once. But it wasn't meant to be. It wasn't healthy. It wasn't right. You look so bright and happy with your life now. It's ok to glance back to see how far you've come. But don't dwell there. Look to your beautiful future. ❤❤❤