Heartbreak. Day 1 of my 7 day project.

Well, it's officially one week until Valentine's Day. While there will be a lot of people that are in a relationship and even more that will be happily single this year there are also those who will be dealing with heartbreak. This post is for you. Now I do know that heartbreak sucks and feels like a leech sucking happiness out of you I also know that there is a way to get over that. Trust me, I've done it. I've been there, done that, and I've gotten over it. I'm doing this post in hopes to help someone going through what I went through.

Step 1. Stop the communication. If he texts you, don't read it, automatically delete it. Delete his name from your phone. Delete him off of your Facebook *this also means NOT Facebook-stalking him, as hard as it may be.* Delete him off of your AIM, Yahoo, MSN, whatever. Get rid of all contact. I'm not saying this has to be permanent (although it's highly advised!) but until you get over him as long as he's still in your life, that won't happen and you won't get over him.

Step 2. Remember why you broke up. If you're having thoughts or feelings of getting back together, remember why you broke up. I've done the whole 'get back together even though we've broken up.' and then we end up breaking up again in no time. It's a vicious cycle. Don't fall into that cycle. It sucks.

Step 3. Take time for YOU. Take time to go shopping. Shop for a sexy outfit, makeup, or go get that haircut you've been wanting to try out. Do it! Studies show that when you continue to do things that make YOU happy it'll boost your energy, happiness, and help you to not be sad as much over a breakup. But seriously, take time for you!

Step 4. Don't forget your friends. Your friends love you and care for you more thank you think, especially during a time like this. When they say "Hey if you need anything, I'm here." Believe that and use it to your advantage. Go see a movie! Go bowling! Go clubbing! Anything. Don't let this heartache compromise your relationship with your friends.


Here are some more inspirational things for you lovely ladies (and even guys!)

Think of something really hard you've had to go through in the past. Well you survived it and are alive, aren't you? Think about the next time you're going through a really hard time. But you'll pull through, I promise. You are stronger than you realize. Your skin may tear, and your bones may break. But you soul? Your soul can never be irreversibly damaged.

He's gonna be so sorry he lost you, so stop worrying. Forget the past. Forget the pain. And remember what an incredible woman you are. You do that and he'll realize what he lost.

Keep your head up, girl. You're beautiful. You may not see it, but there's someone else who does. To someone, you mean the world, even if it doesn't feel that way. You're never going through this alone, I promise you that. Stay strong and you'll make it through. Just take it one day at at time, love. One day at a time and it will all fall into place. Things will get better. So keep your chin up, smile, and know everything will eventually be all right. I know it doesn't look that way now, but believe me, I've been where you are, and the sky will be a little bit brighter sooner than you think. 

Someday, someone is going to thank you for letting me go.

This goes out to all the people who have been broken, but have been strong enough to let go. For the people who have hurt so badly that they felt like they would never love again, but kept their head up. For those who feel like going back to their old lover would put all the pieces back where they belong and everything would fit, but accept the cold hard truth instead. For the people that learn from their mistakes and never stop moving forward, even when they take two steps back. For the people that wish loneliness wasn't a part of them, but put up with it anyhow. For the people that are okay with taking up all of the room in the bed, even if sometimes it feels a little empty. For the people who wake up in the morning with no missed calls, but smile anyway. For the people that periodically miss the past, but are so much more excited for the future. For the people that have so much tired to their past relationship, but break those chains to start fresh. For the people that want to look back so badly, but focus on the road ahead. For the people that pick up the phone so tempted to call, but keep their dignity intact instead. For the people that never wanted to let go, but had to. For the people that still believe in love even after all of the hurt their heart has endured. For all the people that gave up not because they were weak, but because most time it's better just to let go. We'll get our happy ending someday.

Remember, you're beautiful!

Love, Lauren Ashley and Drake