we were together for 9 years and we always met on birthdays...so today was his birthday and i didn't wish him..i don't know if he noticed this or even thought about me today..i am at peace because God gave me strength..i did cry today, fought with God but I didn't break because usually birthdays are a way to break no contact..but today I am not looking for a reason to talk to him...i miss him and I still love him...but he broke me..so I can cry in front of God but cannot show him that he still has a hold on my heart... thankyou god for holding me today and giving me strength
Last updated on:2026-08-03T02:30:12+05:30
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how does it feel sitting with both the peace from God and that leftover love at the same time?
i've been there with the long haul ones too, 7 years for me and those milestone days like birthdays felt like landmines. didn't message mine either and the quiet afterward hit weird, mix of relief and this ache wondering if they even felt it. you held your ground today, that strength is real even when the missing him part lingers.
Tomorrow is my ex’s birthday and I’m already dreading it.
You are really strong. you did great ❤️
Well done for being so strong. I was with my ex for ten years and this was the first year not wishing him a happy birthday. It was painful, but we are so strong. keep going!