“Trying is a start. Actions are the proof. 💛”

“I don’t like arguing or fighting with you — that’s not something you deserve. I’m working on it. Trust me.”

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t hearing the words…

it’s waiting to see if they turn into consistency.

Growth isn’t loud.

Change isn’t instant.

But effort should feel safe, steady, and visible.

I’m learning to listen without abandoning myself.

To believe without ignoring patterns.

To hold love and boundaries at the same time.

Trying is a start.

Actions are the proof.

Healing relationships require two people doing the work.

Tell me… what makes you believe someone has really changed?

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I wish I could explain better than I get all upset and say hurtful shit and that you can't take back. I am glad he left me and now I n hurt him by being his friend he deserves better

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T.W.

You just have to believe it in yourself and take that blind leap of faith and accept that pain comes ether way…. But show no fear

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