i was betrayed once, and it left a mark deeper than i ever expected. I was betrayed once, and it left a mark deeper than I ever expected. Trust, once broken, doesn't return in the same shapet comes back fragile, hesitant, and full of questions. Still, I chose to give a second chance. Not because I forgot the pain, but because I believed in something greater than it-understanding, growth, and the possibility that people can learn from their mistakes. It wasn't an easy choice; it required me to quiet my doubts and listen to the part of my heart that still hoped. Giving that second chance was an act of courage as much as it was an act of love. It meant accepting that healing isn't linear and that forgiveness doesn't erase what happened, but transforms how we carry it. I chose to believe that people are capable of change, that relationships can evolve, and that sometimes, the strongest bonds are the ones tested the most. Whether the outcome brings us closer or leads us apart, I know I stayed true to who I am— someone who values growth over resentment, and hope over fear.