Survival

A late night scribble..just getting it out.

Nothing happened. My world didn't fall apart like I thought it would if you weren't around. I'm still whole. Surviving. Actually breathing. For I've just come to appreciate how beautiful the world is even without you. 

I'd thought it won't be easy to not have you by my side. Turns out I was wrong. It's all the same. I rarely ever think about you, but even if I do, it's always in my prayers. Hoping that you're alright, wherever you are.  

You taught me the most important lesson of my life and that is to never surround myself with the thoughts of only one person. 

It was my fault to rely too much on you for my happiness. But I didn't realize it was just a one way traffic. Realizing it, although later, made it easier for me to make this decision. Of moving forward and watching you go along your destined path..

Reviews

[duff]

It's interesting that during the worst stages of a relationship we feel that we won't be able to move on and progress our lives without that person but in the end it usually happens. Everything clicks and says I'm going to be alright. Better than alright. Self motivation. Great job Yumna. A pleasure to read.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Aye, totally agree with what you say. Thank you for your thoughts here, duff. I appreciate it 😊

[duff]

Most definitely:)

[wordman]

sometimes we get wrapped up in someone,but we have to learn to rely on our selves

[Dr. YumnaKay]

True that. Thank you for your thoughts, wordman :)

[Island Hippy]

Aloha my friend these are words that gently inspire. It's an incredibly humble heart that can come to such a strong position. That's real wisdom and there's freedom there as well. Releasing yourself to something new. Beautiful soulful writing Yumna! Izzy

[Dr. YumnaKay]

It does take a lot of courage to come to that position and even then one can feel like reverting back...
Thank you for your kind words and thoughts here, Izzy. Truly appreciate it 😊

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

Your scribbles seem to lead to very new places for you

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Ahh well yes, I suppose they do..

[Mary]

Wonderful short story! Perfect opening line draws you in. Well written and some very creative phrasing- "I'm still whole" and " but even if I do, it's always in my prayers." Also, I think the ending punctuation is perfect! Now for the substance- Yumna, you took a situation we all experience at one time or another and made it fresh. It's a very personal dialogue we ALL can relate to. I also love the hint of forgiveness and the wishing of this person well- it shows release and strength.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Acceptance of this fact was very difficult for me but I finally did after months of struggling and I am glad I made this decision. Sometimes letting go is the only release that brings one comfort.
Thank you for your thoughts and kind words, Mary. I appreciate it 😊

[Mary]

Here's something to make you chuckle although at the time it caused me to drink alot- I was on a date with the guy I loved and who I thought loved me. On that date, he told me he loved someone else, and had proposed to her, and then asked me for $10.00 for gas to get home. I gave him the money! This was 45 years ago when I was young and really naive. I laugh at it all now, and like you, I did pray and wish him well, even then.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It did made me laugh a bit despite it being somewhat but given that circumstances are different 😉
I think wishing people well, who hurt us, is the least we can do. It's like trying to see the situation from their perspective, putting myself in their shoes..
Thank you though for the laugh of the day. This was my first to come 😂

[Diamond]

Nice one Yumna. A nice recollection of an event that is slightly tweaked from what was desired. Yes, we do survive, no matter what. Surviving is the instinct. Worthy musings!

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I agree. No matter what happens we're the ones who have to do an effort to survive even without the person we so want to be with..
Thank you for your thoughts here, Queen (you'll be that to me 😉) I'm glad you liked it 😊

[Diamond]

Thank you..I am putting in high efforts to come back with that vigor again Yumna. You are welcome.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I have my best regards for you 💜

[Michael G. Smith]

Sometimes relationships end up being one-way streets and that's when they hurt the most. You've conveyed those feelings here. Thank you for sharing a little bit of yourself with us here.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Yes, it does hurt especially when you invest so much into it. But accepting it how it is helps.
read moreYes, it does hurt especially when you invest so much into it. But accepting it how it is helps.
Thank you for your thoughts here, I appreciate it.

[Ardra]

I wish I could learn to let go too.... I guess everything happens at rite time.... liked the way you have mentioned that you keep them in prayers..... it was a nice scribble :)

[Dr. YumnaKay]

I think that's the least I can do...
Thank you, Ria, for your thoughts and for liking. I appreciate it 😊

[V]

There's a lot of emotional balance in it. Letting go the right way, I think. Without hurting too much yourself and still keep the other as a good memory, close to your heart and in your thoughts without falling apart. An emotional achievement. I like this one very much.

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Letting that balance surround you is hard, but I finally accepted it as it is and it's certainly a relief not to expect anything anymore..
Thank you, Vanessa, for understanding the depth here and your kind words. I appreciate it. 😊

[V]

You're welcome. You're right, when you finally let go of all expectation, you're freeing yourself from emotional prints on you. The best way to proceed maybe.