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An Open Letter To Everyone I Hurt So I Could Heal Myself

I had to hurt some of you

Kelsie Williams
Feb 19, 2018
Western Kentucky University
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An Open Letter To Everyone I Hurt So I Could Heal Myself
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Dear People I Have Hurt,

I am sorry for hurting you, but just know that I had to do what was best for me and my future. I never had any intention of hurting you. The pain I caused will pass, and the scars I made will heal. I’m sorry for lying, especially when I said I would never leave. I did not plan on leaving when I made that promise, but you see, things changed.

I did not mean to distance myself, but in order to find myself, I had to get rid of the things distracting me. I know it is hard for you to understand, and I know a few will understand. It is just hard to truly love someone else when you do not know the first thing about loving yourself. Some of you I used, lied to, or whatever the situation was, but each person I hurt led to where I am today.

I never intended to make you cry or wonder if you were good enough. You were all great people, but I put myself before you. Putting someone else’s feelings before my own has always been something I had done. However, I just had to put a stop to it. I realized that none of you were going to fully fix me, even though some of you tried.

I’m sorry for breaking you down. I knew your weaknesses, your secrets, and your past. You trusted me. I broke trust and promises, but just know that your secrets are still safe with me. I may have been judgmental and bitchy, but I hold onto your darkest secrets like they are my own. I hope you are doing the same with mine.

I hope you are doing good. I hope that you can understand why I did what I did. I would love nothing more than forgiveness, but I do not expect it from any of you. I hope that you are chasing your dreams and going on adventures. I hope that you love yourself and that you are happy.

I hope that you found someone that makes you smile every day. I may have hurt you, but I pray that you found a way to recover from it. You are all amazing people with bright futures. Do not let a girl like me bring you down. Go live life, and be happy. I will always be proud of you for taking steps forward. Again, I am deeply sorry for hurting you.

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