I will not shed a tear

Dear Stress,

This is the most difficult letter I have ever written. You have been such a big part of my life and we have shared many moments together. Through all of the ups and downs you have always been there, waiting to participate in every aspect of my life.

I can’t recall the moment when we first met, or how we developed such a close bond over the years, but throughout every waking moment of my day I always knew you were willing to put in the effort to be by my side. We became so close that I truly depended on the fact that you would be there with me, shadowing every moment of my day.

Your fastidious nature made it possible for you to delve into every nuance of my life. It enabled you to invade the inner sanctum of my being and hold fast to the things you knew I held so dear.

It is with a heavy heart that I have to write you this letter. Living with you has worn me down to a shadow of my former self. During our tumultuous relationship, I have lost a part of myself along the way and I gave you the power to feel superior. I made you feel like you had won.

I am writing this letter to tell you that I have found something to replace you. During the journey that you and I have traversed together, I realized that I had feelings for tranquillity. It soothes me in a way that you never could. It takes the time to understand my feelings but spends more time making me feel relaxed and more like myself.

I wish you the best in your continued journey but I have no place for you in my life. Our relationship will always be a learning experience for me, but I deserve better. Good luck in your future relationships with unsuspecting people.

Sincerely,

Susan

This was actually my first post on this blog site, but it seems much more appropriate now!

18 thoughts on “I will not shed a tear”

I think I need to write one of these….I’m afraid the spontaneous combustion would burn my hand and pencil

November 12, 2013 at 12:33 Polysyllabic Profundities says:

You need fire-proof gloves….I remember it being very cathartic when I first wrote that letter. 🙂

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Woot! Buh bye, Stress!

November 12, 2013 at 13:29 Polysyllabic Profundities says:

Still living in the hotel for at least one more night, but I can’t keep letting it get to me!!

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- November 12, 2013 at 13:32 Twindaddy says:
  
  Wine?
- November 12, 2013 at 14:02 Polysyllabic Profundities says:
  
  There may have been some grapes harmed during my stay here!
- November 12, 2013 at 14:03 Twindaddy says:
  
  It’s all for a good cause.

Good Luck Susan. You can feel how difficult it was to write.

November 12, 2013 at 16:02 Polysyllabic Profundities says:

Thank you very much.

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- November 12, 2013 at 16:05 JALBN 2.0 Ishmael Received says:
  
  You’re quite wecome. I hope it goes well.

I’d love to be able to write a letter like this one day.

November 12, 2013 at 16:03 Polysyllabic Profundities says:

It’s a great exercise in self-satisfaction.

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Stress really is horrible isn’t it? What a wonderful way to tell it to take a hike lol. I love it. I have a feeling it was very cathartic to get it out in the open and then either throw it away or burn it or something. Then that physical representation of stress is gone and possibly a weight lifted? Either way – great writing!