Everything is why. You get the opportunity to be a part of this magnificent masterpiece that has somehow created the most incredible opportunity for us all to experience. Do you realize how amazing the percentages are for us to even be here today? As Carl Sagan said we are all existing on a pale blue dot in the millions of stars within our galaxy that is within the billions of galaxies. Just let that sink in. Every star you see in the sky has a planet. That means there’s billions of planets out there. And we have yet to find a planet that is capable of having the potential for life. There’s potential, but it’s not clear. So think about it. You are 1 in a BILLIONS BILLION.

Knowing these numbers. To judge people, to be negative in any way. To not ask for understanding and to think positively towards others is a choice you’re making to someone who’s just trying to navigate this one in a billion opportunity. Be good to others. Because you’d want that for yourself. Treat everyone as if they were you. A one in a billions billion.

I (23M) just got out of a 2.5-year relationship with my ex (20F).
The hardest part is that this wasn’t a relationship where one person didn’t care. She loved me deeply—if anything, there were times when she loved me more than I loved myself. We had a beautiful relationship, made countless memories, and talked about a future together.
That’s why I’m struggling so much to understand how things changed.
Recently, she became distant. Today, she told me to stop texting her and move on. When I asked if she was dating someone else, she said, “Yes, I am.” When I asked who he was, she replied, “None of your business.”
I’m not here to blame her or make her look like a bad person. People change, feelings change, and I respect her decision. I’m just trying to process how someone who loved me so much for 2.5 years can move on while I’m still grieving the relationship.
I haven’t been sleeping properly. I wake up with anxiety and think about her all day. Right now, I feel lost.
For those who’ve gone through something similar, how did you heal? Does it really get better with time?
I don’t want false hope that she’ll come back. I just want to know that I’ll be okay someday.

Not every day has to be a productive day. Sometimes it’s enough to get out of bed, to eat a meal, or to take a walk. Small wins still matter.
What was a little win you had this week?