Welcome to The Simon Schmid Podcast. In today’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—a poem I wrote about the art of letting go.

These very personal poems have been an incredible source of healing for me, helping me navigate moments of pain and transformation. My hope is that they can offer the same for you—comfort, clarity, or even the courage to let go.

Letting go can feel impossible at times. We clutch tightly to the stories of our past, replaying the “what ifs” and “whys,” as if holding on will somehow change the ending. But sometimes, the greatest act of love—for ourselves and others—is learning to release.

This poem reflects that journey—how we carry the weight of our stories, how pain can become a strange kind of comfort, and how letting go isn’t about forgetting, but about finding freedom.

So, as I read this piece, I invite you to reflect on what you might be holding onto—and whether it’s time to turn the page.

Let’s dive in.