I am an optimist, and I will give chances upon chances and allow room for change when. The same behavioural patterns continue to occur, but I tend to lose my ability to trust people in their word.

Walking away has never been my strong suit because I wouldn’t say I like to give up. I don’t want people giving up on me because I am a work in progress. I have grown to have people around me cheering me on and holding me accountable for my bad behaviour and messes, although the bad behaviour has become less and less over the years.

So, do you see my dilemma? I cannot give up on people, let alone walk away. But sometimes, you are left with no choice but to walk away because staying will repeat cycles and even worsen matters. You will end up causing more harm than good because you cannot accept the way things are.

A decision must be made, and the only way for change to occur is to… WALK AWAY! Walk away with your tear-stained face, walk away with your broken heart and shattered dreams, walk away because you have done all that you could, and it didn’t help. To save yourself, you have no choice but to WALK AWAY with your dignity intact to heal; at least the hurt won’t last forever!

So, when things no longer serve you, and your presence causes more harm than good, please walk away by making your absence known.