the worst thing you can give me is space. if you let me learn to live without you, i'll forget that you exist. at first, i'll miss you. i'll wonder how you're doing and think about reaching out. i'll keep hoping things go back to the way they were. but little by little, i'll get used to your absence. the days will keep moving, and so will i. i'll learn how to carry on without hearing from you. i'll find peace in my own routine and comfort in my own company. and one day, your name won't cross my mind as often, because life will have taught me how to be okay without you.