you’re not too sensitive, and you’re not too tough. you’re not overreacting or being too cold. your feelings are valid, even if you are unsure of them. even if you don’t know why you feel that way. even if you feel guilty about it. even if it feels new and unfamiliar.
Maturing is realizing you don't wanna be around drama, stress or conflict anymore. You start choosing calm over chaos, and distance over disrespect. You start prioritizing your peace, mental health, and happiness — over everything.
Normalize not forcing connections with people. It flows, or it goes. If someone doesn't see the value in having you by their side, don’t try to convince them.