I never thought that I would love again

My mom watches those Hallmark movies where people say this all the time. It’s sad when someone gets their heart broken so bad that they think it’s over forever. But the human brain is pretty amazing, and it can heal from almost anything. It just takes a lot of time and crying into your pillow, which is totally normal.

You obviously just met someone who sparked something inside you that you thought was dead. That’s actually really brave of you to let them in, even if it’s scary. A lot of people just build a giant wall around themselves and stay miserable forever because they’re too afraid to get hurt again. You’re taking a risk, which is what living is all about.

Don’t fight the feeling. If this new person makes you feel safe and happy, just roll with it and see where it goes. You deserve to be happy just as much as anyone else. If it doesn’t work out, you’ll survive that too, but at least you’ll know you tried. Love is supposed to be an adventure, not a prison sentence.