Why it still hurts after 20 days

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I know he tried hard to fight and defend me against the voices in his head because he told me so. But that was then when I also realized there was no winning.

It's been 20 days and it still cuts deep.

Last updated on:2026-05-18T10:42:30+05:30

Comments (7)

NN8439
NN8439 a mth ago

i loved someone who was fighting battles in his own head too, and realizing love alone couldn’t save the relationship BROKE me

VoMUA
VoMUA a mth ago

20 days is still so fresh. i know people expect you to be “doing better” after a few weeks but gah, some endings stay in your chest for a long time.

techno1game
techno1game a mth ago

did it feel like he pushed you away because he thought he was protecting you, or because the voices got louder than the relationship itself?

heymarj
heymarj a mth ago

I was the one who initiated the breakup. I couldn't just keep on fighting

DreamyWay697
DreamyWay697 a mth ago

it took me about 30 days when all that heaviness started to lift

LibraSunLove
LibraSunLove a mth ago

I hope I can make 20 days. I made my NC commitment about 20 minutes ago. I’m really sad and lost.

DreamyWay697
DreamyWay697 a mth ago

the first week is the hardest. we are all here for you. reach out to us before you break nc. You got this, and we got you