once you cut people out of your life, you need to become very comfortable with them talking bad and making things up about you. bc they will fill your silence and your absence with stories that make them feel better about losing access to you. people rarely take accountability when it’s easier to paint you as the villain.
When someone chooses to have an uncomfortable conversation instead of avoiding you, it's often a sign that they respect you and value the relationship.
Most people choose comfort and distance. Few are willing to face awkwardness to repair what's broken.