Ending relationships or changing the boundaries of a particular relationship is not easy.

It requires courage and faith.

It requires a willingness on our part to take care of ourselves and, sometimes, to stand-alone for a while.

Let go of fear.

Understand that change is an important part of life and living.
Love yourself enough to do what you need to do to take care of yourself, and find enough confidence to believe that you will love again.


We are never starting over.
We are moving forward in a perfectly planned progression of lessons.
We will find ourselves with certain people - in love, family, friendships, and work - when we need to be with them.
When the lesson has been mastered, we will move on.
We will find ourselves in a new place, learning new lessons, with new people.
No, the lessons are not all painful.
We will arrive at that place where we can learn, not from pain, but from joy and love.
Our needs will get met.


Today, I will accept where I am in my relationships, even if that place is awkward and uncomfortable.
If I am in the midst of endings, I will face and accept my grief.
God, help me trust that the path I am on has been perfectly and lovingly planned for me.
Help me believe that my relationships are teaching me important lessons.
Help me accept and be grateful for middles, endings, and new beginnings.