To the Brave Hearts I Couldn’t Journey With

Nothing hurts more than a heartbreak. Trust me, I’ve had my fair share of minor heartaches and one major that eclipsed them all. I’ve always seen myself as somewhat cold-hearted, living by a strict set of rules that I swore never to break for anyone. Yet, this article isn’t a narrative about my battles or my resilience. Instead, it’s a heartfelt letter to those whose paths didn’t align with mine, to the stories of what could have been but never were. It’s about the unfulfilled promises, the silent goodbyes, and the unspoken vows to those I’ve loved and let down.

First and foremost, I need you to understand that there was nothing wrong with you. Not a single thing. The apology I owe isn’t for your shortcomings but for my inability to stay, to journey alongside you through life. My life has been a relentless pursuit of ambition, a constant drive for more, never settling, always reaching for the next goal. I feared the idea of being anchored in one place, of stagnation. It was never about you lacking; it was about me wanting to escape a life I feared I’d resent.

The times you’ve been there for me are etched in my memory, moments of genuine…