Sometimes, God will pull you away from people you thought would be in your life forever, not to punish you, but to protect you. He sees what you can't, hears conversations you weren't meant to and removes what's blocking your blessings. Trust the separation, even when it hurts. What's meant for you will never require you to beg, chase or lose yourself.
I really owe myself an apology. For staying in places where I felt I wasn't wanted, but chose to hold on anyway. For trying to fix bonds that were already dead. For putting people first who would never have done the same for me. I knew better, but I kept giving chances. I kept showing up for folks who didn't appreciate me. So now I'm holding myself accountable, because I should.