Our Rusted Spoon

Someone once told me-you know you're in love when you stop questioning why or how it happened. After seven years with him, I finally get it. He showed me a love so different from what I knew; it's one built on companionship and security, not ownership or fear.

Natutunan kong magmahal without overthinking, but now I see I'm the problem. I've been toxic, just like my parents, and I've failed him by not loving him the way he deserves. I've realized we can't give our whole love when we're not whole ourselves. It's selfish to give him less than he deserves.

Leaving him is the hardest thing I've done, but it's the right thing. Let me tell you about the rusted spoon I left behind..."