EP 41: When You Miss Someone Who Was Bad For You

Let's be real, missing someone who wasn't good for you can feel like the dumbest thing in the world... until it's you.You know what they did. You know the relationship was toxic. You know you deserve better. And yet, your chest still aches when that song comes on, and your brain keeps replaying those good moments like some kind of emotional torture device.If you're sitting there feeling called out right now, this conversation is for you. We're diving into why your heart sometimes misses what your mind knows was wrong for you and why that's actually more normal than you think.In this episode, you'll discover:Why we miss the feeling, not the person (and how to tell the difference)How your brain edits relationships like a highlight reel with no bloopersThe mindset shifts that stop you from romanticizing toxic loveWhy missing someone doesn't mean you should go back to themPractical tools to honor the feeling without reopening closed doorsHow to reclaim the parts of yourself you're actually missingThis episode is for you if:You feel embarrassed about missing someone who hurt youYou're wondering if missing them means you're not healedYou catch yourself scrolling through old photos and remembering only the good timesYou're tired of your heart and your mind being at war with each otherYou need permission to feel the missing without acting on itYour capacity to miss someone who hurt you doesn't make you weak, it makes you human. It shows you love with your whole heart, and that's actually beautiful.Missing them doesn't mean you want them back. It means you're grieving what you hoped they could be.🎧Tune in now!New journal: "I Miss Me: A Journal for the Version of You You've Been Neglecting" 💌 Ready to stop shrinking and start healing for real? Get on the VIP list for weekly content you can actually use: [bit.ly/fthjournal]Curious if you're truly ready for love? Chat with our GPT and find out! Connect with me:Youtube channel:⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamsamantha.a/⁠⁠Tiktok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠⁠Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@movingbeyondyou⁠#MindfulMoments #SelfCareSeason #SelfLove #EmotionalHealing #YouAreWorthIt #selflove #emotionalhealing #toxiclove #youareworthit #mindoverheart #grievinghope #feelbutletgo