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1. Yes, and it was honestly surreal.. like watching a movie I didn’t sign up for. I handled it by stepping back completely and refusing to argue my truth with someone committed to their own fiction.

2. I think some people start with manipulation, but over time, they convince themselves so they can sleep better at night.

3. That the absence of a bad friend can feel lighter than their presence ever did.

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Azeeza's avatar

Whew 😮‍💨 you put into words what so many of us have experienced but couldn’t articulate. The ‘Shakespearean’ part took me out 😂 but you’re right, betrayals are painful filters that save us in the long run.

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