Six Sentence Stories – Change
“You’ve changed,” she said, her tone a mix of genuine surprise and certain confidence.
The woman across from her smiled, confirming the sentiment.
“The more time I spent with the person you were becoming, the more toxic this relationship became. Your words carved into my heart, leaving it bloody, raw, and a little less of itself than it should be. I stopped liking you and couldn’t allow you to destroy me, so I had to stop seeing you; but we can move forward from here.”
She smiled, satisfied and at peace, blew a kiss to her reflection, and headed out to greet the day.
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This has been a Six Sentence Story.
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This week’s prompt was CHANGE.
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Awesome…. At first i thought who would have the balls to talk to someone that way….then you pulled it together and it all made perfect sense!
Woot! Thanks! It came to me in a dream… 😀
I’m intrigued – how does one stop seeing oneself? Like…practically, how would that work? (asking for a friend)
Really well done, Lisa 🙂 Very thought-provoking.
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Thank you. I was hoping for that.
Oh the mirror. And yes, we are our own worst critics and enemies. But I’m glad the story ends on a positive note. The story shows how negative self talk is so damaging and toxic.
Definitely.
funny how topics co-emerge. (Not directly from the Six Sentences), but of late have been talking to people about how when it comes to change (both deliberate and naturally-occuring) we are often the last to know!
I’m always kind of fascinated when same or similar ideas show up across people, sites, discussions.
And I do think change is sometimes very deliberate, but can also happen without our realizing it.
Some of my best conversations are with my mirror in the morning!
Good way to start the day!
Yes, YES!! We so often spend our lives berating the woman we see ourselves as being. I loved this story, an anthem of rebirth and self-affirmation!! We do not have to like every detail about ourselves to learn to love the lady in the mirror. It took me a long, long time to finally arrive at that place, and I am happy to say that I do now, I am ok with me! :-). Great writing, strong message!!
Thank you, Josie. That’s a great big compliment coming from you. I guess I have new year/new start and all of that on the brain. This one came to me in a dream. 😉
Great story! Out with the old, in with the new. It’s wonderful that she was able to change and move forward in a better direction.
Thanks, Jessie! Yes, she definitely changed for the better.