Going through my photos again. I couldn't bring myself to delete all of them about a month ago. so today I decided to have my favorites printed so I can still have them for memories sake. I'll put it in a box that'll go to the back of my closet. He's been erased from my phone. I don't know how to feel. I've been so numb for so long
Last updated on:2025-12-12T17:55:48+05:30
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it's been 5 months since we broke up and 3 since we last spoke. still haven't deleted our pictures from my phone. a part of me has them in spide that he shouldn't have control over my memories, just because he is in them too, idk if that's actually why I haven't deleted them tho.
Thats so valid. Everyone's healing journey looks different. Deleting the pictures means having to actually look at them which honestly was the hardest part. I laughed and cried but honestly it's good to feel, no matter how hard it is. right after the break up I put everything in archives and a locked folder just cuz I knew I wouldn't be able to delete them yet and it was depressing accidentally stumbling on them
when you look at the printed photos, does it feel like closure or does it stir up more raw emotion?
a bit of both. He was my first real relationship and I had such a pure unconditional love for him. With the time apart it's gotten easier to understand that he's just not right for me. At least not the guy he turned into. I can except that. Our love was beautiful, but it's gone now. He's gone now. It's going to be ok. with time.
printing them and putting them away sounds really gentle for yourself. sometimes creating that physical distance helps the mind start to process slowly.
i know that numb feeling 😠i kept all my photos in a box too after my ex, just so i could remember without scrolling daily. it helped me breathe a little.