Life goes on
October 2018 feels like a lifetime ago. The overwhelming feelings of loss, sadness, and confusion are now nothing more than an occasional flicker in the back of my mind. A reminder to use caution in all future dealings with love, or what I assume love might be. Friends, family, and even she told me that I'd move on and things would return to "normal." Everyone was right. I've seen her in passing a few times, I don't even think she noticed me, and I didn't feel anything. No sadness, no happiness. There was nothing. I feel bad for that in a way, even though it's exactly what she wanted, because so much of me was wrapped up in "us." But I can honestly say I still have love for her within me. But it doesn't define me. It's just there, and it's more than ok to just be. Months have passed and life goes on. I've met so many new wonderful people that I wouldn't have if I didn't go through the loss. New life long friends, a few a...