I got cheated on early this year and honestly, my first reaction was shock. I saw the messages, went to my room and tried to sleep so I could process everything in the morning. I couldn’t. My heart was racing, I felt numb, and I kept thinking, “What the fuck is this? After everything, this is what you choose to do?” I went back for answers, but everything they said only made me feel worse. I told them I was done. I even went back for one last conversation and, honestly, one last time together because I thought I needed that closure. A few days later, I realized I didn’t need anything from that situation anymore. I chose myself and never looked back. So if this is your first time experiencing it, breathe. Don’t make decisions from the shock. Process it, but don’t turn their betrayal into a question of your worth. Their choice was theirs. Choose yourself protect your peace and walk away.