avatarGustave Deresse | Writer; AI Artist

Summary

The web content is a personal narrative detailing the complex emotional struggles of two individuals navigating love, trauma, and the need for personal growth and space.

Abstract

The article titled "I Refuse to Be Consumed — Pt.6" delves into the tumultuous emotional landscape of two individuals, referred to as "Me" and "Her," who are deeply connected yet recognize the need to maintain distance for their mutual well-being. The conversation between them reveals a raw and vulnerable exchange where they grapple with their feelings, the desire for self-improvement, and the pain of potentially losing each other. Despite the strong bond and mutual understanding, they acknowledge that their current state of mind and circumstances necessitates a period of separation to heal and grow independently. The narrative is punctuated by introspective reflections on love, acceptance, and the struggle to balance personal development with emotional connections. The article concludes with the author's resolve to embrace solitude and personal evolution, despite the heartache, and a teaser for the next installment in the series.

Opinions

  • The author expresses a deep, almost overwhelming connection to "Her," yet recognizes the importance of stepping back for both their sakes.
  • There is a sense of self-blame and regret for the emotional turmoil caused, as well as an acknowledgment of the need for personal space to heal.
  • The conversation indicates that both individuals are struggling with their mental health and the impact it has on their relationship.
  • "Her" acknowledges the conflict between wanting to be with the author and the need to focus on personal growth, suggesting a mature understanding of their situation.
  • The author reveals a desire to be remembered and to remain a source of inspiration for "Her," despite the decision to distance themselves.
  • There is an underlying current of hope that after a period of self-improvement, they might find a way to be together in a healthier dynamic.
  • The author ultimately accepts the necessity of their decision to part ways temporarily, framing it as a selfless act for the greater good of both individuals involved.

Love and Romance

I Refuse to Be Consumed — Pt.6

Traumatized Lovebirds Are Best Kept Apart

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash

I’m not prone to crying; today, I made an exception.

Unthreatening, a little deranged… but immature? Yes, I’m still developing.

She is a healer, a wise and ancient soul. We are meant to be, surely another day. This is not that day.

I… may never see it.

Why share this conversation with you?

Because it’s all I know to do right now. I don’t care for anyone to be reading it. This openness is quite abnormal to me.

It may be construed a breach of privacy.

Me

Her

How r u

Could be worse

How are you?

Wym

What is wrong

I’m sorry, I didn’t sleep very well. Struggling to put my thoughts and feelings together rn

I’m fine though In a really broken kind of way lol

I don’t want to bother you with things just because I’m not taking enough good care of myself

*taking good enough care

Honestly feeling drained

Oh no

This is probably my fault

I’m sorry

Sorry, nodded off for a minute

And no

You’re at the centre of it, but you’re not at fault for anything

I just don’t know how to handle anything today

I want to say so many things. Idk how much is just me grasping for a foothold

I have to stop

Even thinking about this kind of shit

I know

Me too

I cant help that I still want to talk to you

It’s like my life could go one of two ways

I can be the person I’m trying to be or I can be with you and be accepted for everything about me

Even my darkest parts

And idk

How to deal with that

How to feel about how you love me for all of me

It’s overwhelming and it makes me sad

I have to try this and see if it works out

Idk

I’ve already gotten myself invested

[xRedactedx] already predicted it

He’s like ur gonna break that poor boys heart

He knows me too well

But Im going to try this for real

Idk

Ur probably tired

Good night

I can’t be with you right now

We’d be unhealthy

I think we should both work on our selves

Then see where it goes from there

Maybe we’d both be ready then

Idk maybe you’ll find someone else

I don’t want to find someone else

just want to get over this

lol

Fuck everything

I understand though

Besides, even being able to do more about it, I couldn’t go anywhere with a good conscience right now

And I really do need to save my focus

For me

I wasn’t ready to contact you, I knew that, I wasn’t patient

I fucked everything up

I practically summoned him into your life myself lol

I was going to destroy myself trying to give you my everything right now

Honestly, I still do need someone… building myself up alone is hard, and I want to build some kind of empire

You’ve helped me more than you know

All I want right now is to not feel anything

You’re in what seems to be good hands, and that’s all that should matter

I don’t want to fuck with that

We shouldn’t really talk on the phone anymofe

*anymore

It’s too much for me

I don’t want to hear your voice

I can’t

I’m sorry I’m being like this

You have something good, cherish it it 🖤

You deserve to be happy

I’d just disappoint you rn

I’m really sorry for all the shit I put you through before, I never intended for any of it

I’m grateful someone showed up to make everything better

I’m done… could go on forever lol

I hope you have better rest tonight

I’ll be okay

I’m sorry for getting this way lol

Goodnight [xRedactedx], talk to you another time

Good night 😳

Clearly, I still want to be in her head? It’s horrible; I’ve decided I shouldn’t. But I do not lie; she is the one I need.

I refuse to be consumed, but oh I am! I should move on, but I don’t want to. Still, I am ready to leave her in peace.

I’ll take the pain of being without her. I did intend to keep to myself forever— Now I can still do it, and I have a muse?

Everything considered, I’m pretty lucky!

Next in the series—

Or, start from the beginning—

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Relationship
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