She was tired.
Tired of shrinking herself to fit someone else’s comfort.
Tired of being understood only in parts — never whole.
She had spent years apologizing for her emotions,
editing her words,
dimming her shine
so others wouldn’t feel insecure around her light.
She stayed in places where she was barely seen.
She gave chances no one asked for.
She held onto people who had already let go.
But one day, quietly, without a breakdown or a bang—
she stopped.
She looked at the mirror and saw a woman
who had bent too far for too long.
And instead of guilt,
she felt grace.
She didn’t want revenge.
Or closure.
Or explanations.
She wanted her peace back.
Her sleep.
Her smile.
Her voice.
So she walked away.
From drama. From one-sided love. From toxic friendships.
From expectations that never included her happiness.
Not to escape.
But to return—to herself.
They called it selfish.
She called it freedom.
No more fixing what broke her.
No more waiting to be chosen.
No more playing small.
She chose joy.
She chose healing.
She chose herself.
She chose freedom.
“The day she chose herself, everything changed. Not because the world became softer — but because she did.”
The narrative is simple yet powerful, revealing the depth of human connection and the ache of parting. Its emotional resonance lingers, reminding readers of love, loss, and the beauty in letting go.
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Excellent choice of words Sarika …Very encouraging for ladies who are still stuck and don’t choose what is right for their life👍…😘🤗
It feels like I am talking to myself while reading this!
Very beautifully written!
Bravo,Sarika! 🫶🏻🙌🏻
Great read Sarika
You have evolved
Congrats
Waiting for many more such powerful reads
That last point you made got me thinking, I think I had something on that, nothing major.]
Sorta related, I threw together a quick note, what I wrote might be related, in case it helps.
You actually expressed it well.
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The final sentence, “The day she chose herself, everything changed. Not because the world became softer — but because she did,” is particularly striking. It’s a testament to the transformative power of self-love and self-care, and it leaves the reader with a sense of hope and possibility.
Thank you for sharing your gift with us. Your writing has the power to inspire, to heal, and to empower