suddenly became that girl who loves being alone, stays quiet, and cuts people off easily. i don't mind who leaves anymore. i spend most of my time by myself, and it feels peaceful. i stopped forcing anyone to stay. i stopped talking to people who don't really listen. i stopped going to places where i don't feel wanted. now i enjoy my quiet days, my own room, my own peace. i don't wait for messages. i don't care who thinks of me. i just want to feel calm. being alone doesn't make me sad. it makes me feel safe and free. i learned that peace feels better than attention, and silence feels better than people who don't truly care. i'd rather be alone than be around people who make me feel even more alone.