HEALTH IS WEALTH MAGAZINE
Closure ritual: Light a candle while reflecting on what you’ve learned, or perform a symbolic act, like letting go of a letter in water. What NOT to Do If You Want to Heal Idealizing the relationship: Only remembering the good moments distorts reality. Acknowledge both the positives and what didn’t work. Constant distractions: Staying busy without facing your emotions only delays healing. Constantly reaching out to your ex: This reopens wounds and makes emotional closure harder. Reconnect with yourself: Revisit hobbies, friendships, or activities that excited you before the relationship. Remember who you are beyond this connection. Write a goodbye letter (that you don’t need to send): Express everything you feel—gratitude, anger, sadness. This symbolic act can be very liberating. Jumping into a new relationship too quickly (rebound): Using someone else to fill the void only perpetuates patterns of emotional dependency. Letting go isn’t about forgetting or giving up on love. It’s an act of self-love—a commitment to releasing what no longer contributes to your peace. The process may be painful, but it’s also deeply transformative. In the end, letting go doesn’t mean losing—it means reclaiming yourself and opening up to new possibilities. attached to the idea of the relationship than to the person itself. I started journaling, meditating, and spending time alone—even though it hurt at first. Over time, I understood that the most important love was the one I had to give myself." Lucas, 30 years old: "After a painful breakup, I realized I was more
Acceptance: Acceptance doesn’t mean the pain disappears completely, but it no longer controls your life. Deep sadness: We acknowledge the loss and feel the emotional emptiness. This is a crucial stage for processing pain. Bargaining: We try to “fix” the situation or fantasize about ways to make things go back to how they were.
How to Let Go Without Losing Yourself
Accept your emotions without judgment: Pain isn’t your enemy. Allow yourself to feel sadness, anger, or nostalgia without suppressing them. Redefine your narrative: Instead of asking, “Why did this happen to me?” ask, “What can I learn from this experience?”
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