Wednesday Real Talk

Some People Are Meant to Stay in Our Past

Today an old boyfriend from when I was 21 called me out of the blue.

I smiled when I saw his name because we had some wonderful memories together. We loved to go dancing, enjoyed trying different restaurants, and I became friends with his family.

Then I hit decline. 🤣

Not because I’m angry.
Not because I have bad memories.
But because that chapter of my life has already been written.

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized something important…

Just because someone from our past reappears doesn’t mean they are meant to return to our present.

Some people were exactly what we needed during a certain season of our lives. They helped us grow, made us laugh, taught us lessons, or simply became part of our story.

That doesn’t mean we need to reopen every chapter.

I believe we can appreciate the memories, smile at the good times, and still choose to keep moving forward.

Sometimes the healthiest thing we can say is…

“Thank you for being part of my journey. But that chapter belongs in my past.”

Not every closed door needs to be opened again.

🌻 Lady Flava’s Real Talk

Some chapters are beautiful because they ended exactly when they were supposed to.