@msregankay: I dated a narcissist on my journey who I thought was a root, but he was really just a leaf. I tried to introduce him to my normal, not realizing he was envious of the very things I worked hard to build. Healing taught me that I don’t have to shrink my life to make someone else comfortable. I don’t have to keep proving my heart, explaining my intentions, or watering connections that were never meant to grow with me. Some people are only meant for a season. The healing is recognizing when that season is over, letting the leaf fall, and continuing to grow without guilt. 🍂❤️🩹