Just wanted to share a tiny step towards healing. Just for context, we broke up in late September of 2021 and I initiated no contact mid October. After the breakup I had blocked my ex on snapchat, their number, and unfriended them on facebook and discord. I deleted my old instagram account but had a hard time blocking my ex when I created my new one. they would continue to request to follow me on my instagram. I had caved and let them for a short time, but their energy was messing with me so I blocked them. During this time where they did follow me, they never dmed me. Shortly after I blocked them again, they tried to send me a friend request on facebook, and a friend request on Discord. I blocked them on everything afterwords. It’s been a few weeks now and I got a text from an unsaved number. Turned out it was a friend of my ex, and they told me my ex was looking to talk to me. It was really hard, because part of me really wanted to know what they wanted to say to me. I’m also recovering from codependency. Deep down, there was probably some kind of hope that maybe they wanted me back or were going to apologize. But I know talking to them will only bring me pain and emotional distress. So, instead I said I’m sorry, but talking to them isnt in my best interest, and Id prefer to maintain no contact. I feel proud, but also kind of sad about not getting to know. Didnt have anyone to really share this with, so sharing it here. Stay strong, and take that step. It’ll be so worth it later.