The days that followed were oddly calm. I kept my distance, not out of spite, but self-preservation. For years, I had mistaken self-sacrifice for love. Now, I was learning that love doesn’t have to mean giving up everything—especially your peace.
Weeks later, a security alert from the cottage jolted me awake. Someone had tried to access the property. My heart raced at first—but then, something remarkable happened. I didn’t panic. I didn’t feel powerless.
Instead, I understood what that moment meant. Boundaries aren’t just words—they’re actions. And sometimes, they’re tested to see if you really mean them.
That night, I realized I wasn’t afraid anymore. I had stopped seeking approval from those who took my kindness for granted. I had chosen myself—not out of bitterness, but out of clarity.
Love, I learned, isn’t proven through sacrifice.
It’s sustained through respect, balance, and the quiet courage to walk away from anything—or anyone—that threatens your peace.
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