normalize never speaking to people again after they disrespect you. sometimes the strongest response is silence, distance, and choosing yourself without saying a word. you don't always need to react, explain, or give people another chance after they hurt you. not everyone deserves access to you after crossing the line. disrespect changes everything. it makes you see people differently and love them less each time they do it. once respect is gone, nothing feels the same anymore. and sometimes, silence is the final boundary they can never cross again.