I’ve realized I have a really hard time letting go of people who used to be in my life.
Recently I ran into someone (online) who used to be supportive of me. As soon as I saw them my anxiety shot up and I left the room almost immediately. After that I kept thinking about what they might think of me, if they hate me, or what they would have said if I stayed.
Part of me knows I should just move on and accept that some people are only in your life for a certain period of time. But emotionally I still struggle with it, especially when someone used to be a supporter of me or part of my life.
It’s been almost two years and I still find myself thinking about these things.
Do other people struggle with letting go of friendships like this?
How do you actually accept that someone is just part of your past?