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July 16, 2025 at 11:43 am #447670
confusedasf
ParticipantHi Tee,
Thank you for the response.
I’m not sure if he meant that he is doing it on his own without seeking help, I’m not sure about the situation. But hopefully he does. I agree, therapy and possibly doctor/rehab can really make a difference.
I’m just happy that he’s doing okay, and I’ve kind of moved on with my life. Things start to get busy, and I’ve started to challenge myself by not reaching out when I freak out or feel anxious. I’ve also started planning a solo trip so that I can be alone without relying on anyone. Not easy, I’d say it’s hard. therically, I know what’s the “right” thing to do, how to regulate it, but again, it’s really hard to transfer that into action, and without a person to test it out, I highly doubt if I’d “Relapse” or not lol. Again and because of this, I know none of us is ready.
But I still miss him a lot, miss him as a person to have in my life. Missing him is as easy as breathing, really wish him the best, and hopefully, he can get back on his feet soon and have everything he deserves. Also, kind of stopped being paranoid about him moving on or having lots of doubts about us. Because I do believe whatever we had is real, just none of us are capable of having it, tho, it doesn’t make whatever we had any less real.
I don’t mind being the person to make the first move, but not now. I’m not ready personally, I don’t want to push anything when I’m not ready. Maybe in another two months, I feel more confident handling my own emotions and giving the support my partner deserves, I’d reach out with a clear purpose to either open the conversation or close it completely.
As for now, I already feel much better than when I first posted here. Thank you so much for all these. Much appreciated.July 16, 2025 at 12:14 pm #447673confusedasf
ParticipantHi Anita,
Thank you for the kind words and the method to help me breathe and calm down. The validation is something I needed. I’m also glad that I’m confused. Because it is not necessarily a bad thing, maybe it’s more of a warning that my brain is trying to tell me not to approach yet.
The part you described about fearful avoidant resonates with me a lot, I feel like I’m strongly pulled towards him while constantly trying to pull myself out, partly I don’t trust myself, partly I don’t trust him. And I think I contribute more to that by constantly doubting him and his love. I don’t feel safe, and we had this conversation towards the end of the relationship where he told me on a scale of 1-10, he trusted me & felt safe with me at 9. That’s also probably why, after we broke up, he still had the strength to tell me how much he misses me. But I never felt that level of trust or safety with him. I had so much doubt after breaking up, so much self-doubt, doubt of the relationship, wondering if he loves me or not, wondering if everything is just me being delusional. But he told me directly and raw about his feelings soothed my mind and my heart deeply.
I’m grateful that he is so straightforward about his emotions,even tho he has a hard time expressing his struggle, but he always tells me how much he loves me and misses me.
I believe you are right about when someone is overwhelmed, they don’t have the bandwidth to handle anything other than surviving their own crisis. And I don’t plan to interfere with that.
Thank you againJuly 16, 2025 at 7:38 pm #447681anita
ParticipantHi Confusedasf:
Reading your words, I feel a lot of respect for the way you’re showing up in your life right now. You’re working through heartbreak, job stress, anxiety—and still trying to grow and care for yourself. That takes strength, even when it feels messy.
The way you described missing him—“as easy as breathing”—was so tender. That kind of love doesn’t disappear overnight, and letting go doesn’t mean it wasn’t real. I think you captured that beautifully: what you had was real, even if neither of you was ready to hold it fully.
I also want to say, the fact that you’re challenging yourself not to reach out, planning a solo trip, and being honest about how hard it is—that’s healing in motion. Not perfect or instant, but movement.
Your self-awareness is powerful. The push-pull, the fear of relapsing, the ache of not knowing what’s next—I hear all of it. And I believe that even while you feel unsure, you’re building something sturdier within.
When the time feels right for you—whether to reach out or to close the chapter—you’ll do it with clarity. Until then, it’s okay to feel wobbly. You’re already growing.
Sending warmth and trust in your process, Anita 🤍
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