I don’t look at the new year, as just a new chapter, but finally letting go of what hurt me. Knowing I’m not second best, staying when I should have left. Not asking anyone for anything or simply to see anyone either. For years I was called heartless as well as selfish, when I gave everything. You call it forgetful, I call it forgiveness. This year I’m forgiving myself, and not asking anything from anyone anymore. No more waiting hours, days for a response. No more being stood up, lied to or giving second chances. I am done with all of it.