I’m finally reaching the point where I am no longer in love with you. You will always hold a special place in my heart and my history, but the most important thing is that you helped me to love this version of myself. With you, I grew in ways I wasn’t sure were even possible, but I guess that’s what this time in a person’s life is meant to be: a metamorphosis. I came into this world a self-conscious, emotionally dependent cynic, but I came out of our relationship with the knowledge that I’m a strong, passionate woman who can be driven toward the prospect of greatness. The transitional period was one of discovery and hardship for me, but I wouldn’t trade a moment of it for anything in this world. Our time was so special, so precious, and even now it still means everything to me, but you have pushed yourself far enough away for me to release you. As a result, I can release myself into the world… on my own, alone but never lonely. You helped me construct my wings, but it’s time for me to leave you behind, my beautiful cocoon.