SARAH

It was 6 p.m. when my first heartbreak happened. As I was roaming aimlessly, I ran into Sarah.

Heartbreak can be extremely excruciating and doesn’t matter how many times you’ve had your hearts broken before, or how strong of a person you think you are, the pain that comes with it is hard to ignore. But did you know that Sarah has always been there by your side?

Sarah stays with you throughout your self-healing process, so please allow me to carefully unravel who Sarah is.

At the earlier stage of a heartbreak, Sarah believes that this is when you are at the most vulnerable state, so she whispers in your ear, “it’s okay to be sad. You don’t have to be ashamed of it. We can take as much time as we need to heal emotionally, so please… just let it all out.” Sadness and you are inseparable for days and weeks. 

Human beings are naturally curious. We want to know everything and in any way that we could. Humans can also be oblivious and ignorant sometimes. They ask you questions after questions, which only provoke your emotion even more. From a distance, Sarah carefully observes the transformation of your sadness turning into Anger. Most times, this is when Sarah keeps herself quiet. She knows this is part of the process, she knows you have the right to be angry because it’s not your fault that your heart is broken.

After a while, Sarah tries to convince you that it’s time to keep moving, “Come on, you have to stop being so mad at the world, and the people around you.” Sarah knows you’re not ready yet and you Reject every piece of advice that Sarah gave. You are in the state of in denial, and rejection that NO, you still think you deserve to feel sorry for yourself. Sarah works even harder to fight against your thoughts.

Six months have passed. You’re starting to feel tired of seeing yourself in that slump, or getting that “sorry” look from your peers, or hearing them saying that things will get better eventually. Sarah asks one important question, “are you ready to finally Accept the loss and move on?” – You know it’s only right to say, “I do.”

Before Sarah leaves, she whispers in your ear one last time;

“That was quite a ride but above all, you didn’t give up and that’s how I know how strong of a person you are. Going through the pain was not easy, and not a lot can deal with it well. There was a time when it seemed like life was not worth living, but you fought through it and you fought hard. I know you can’t see it yet, but you have such a beautiful and strong soul, and I hope someday you know how worth it this ride was. You are worth the fight.” And you begin your new chapter with a new Hope.