Hey, Beauty Besties! Who here is feeling down because of heartbreak? It feels like the world is crumbling, right? But don’t worry, your smart friend has an effective way to find closure and bounce back. It’s not just about flawless makeup, but also about healing a wounded heart.
First Heartbreak: A Touching Turning Point
This story begins with the bittersweet experience of a 17-year-old Beauty Bestie. On June 17, 2014, her life felt like it turned upside down due to her first heartbreak. Imagine, amidst deep sadness and uncertainty, she found a unique way to overcome her pain: writing a farewell letter to her ex. This wasn’t just drama, but the beginning of a ritual she would continue to practice.
From Waking Up Early to Notebook Paper
The morning after the breakup that left her heart ‘torn,’ she woke up too early. Unsure of what to do, an idea struck: write a letter to the guy who had broken up with her over the phone the day before. Without delay, the letter was written on ordinary notebook paper. To make it more impactful, she also took a photo of the letter as a keepsake. As a dramatic touch, a broken necklace, a gift from her ex that she had emotionally taken off during a fight, was tucked inside the letter.
A Big Decision: Sending the Letter Holding Longing and Pain
Now, here’s the most crucial part, Beauty Besties. Instead of burning or tearing up the letter to move on quickly, she kept it on her bookshelf for a month. This decision was made after she was absolutely sure her ex wouldn’t come back. After a full month of reflection, she finally took the letter to the post office and sent it. How did it feel? Immensely relieved! A sense of relief she had never felt before after weeks of misery.
More Than Just a Letter: The Deep Meaning Behind the Paper
Although it took years to truly recover from that deep heartbreak, the process of writing and sending the letter truly provided the closure she needed. This letter wasn’t just an opportunity to say the ‘last words’ that couldn’t be spoken, or to take action in a situation where she felt powerless. But, most importantly, this letter gave her a satisfying sense of finality. The act of dropping the letter into the mailbox truly marked a definitive end.
The ‘Post-Breakup Letter’ Ritual Continues to This Day
Since that incident, over the past decade, our Beauty Bestie has made it a routine to send a ‘post-breakup letter’ every time she experiences significant heartbreak. Why a physical letter? It’s much cooler and has advantages over digital messages like a ‘I miss you’ SMS at 3 AM. A physical letter gives us space and time to process complex emotions, which sometimes turn into anger, tears, or silence when a relationship ends. The finality of sending a physical letter provides the closure we often seek, but is hard to get if we end up contacting an ex while drunk via chat or phone.
Emotional Safety and a Tangible Touch in the Digital Age
Besides that, a physical letter is a safer choice for our emotional well-being, you know. Unlike phone calls or chats, a letter doesn’t demand a response. So, we can say what needs to be said without worrying about the situation worsening because of no reply or ending up in voicemail. We can still give space and time to the ex, without disturbing their phone activities. Moreover, a handwritten letter won’t bother them while they’re busy scrolling.
Furthermore, in this era of instant digital everything, sending a physical letter truly leaves a deep impression. Even if you don’t know what the ex will do with the letter, the act of taking ‘last words’ and delivering them in such a dramatic way truly brings peace to the sender. So, if you’re feeling really down, try this ritual. Who knows, besides healing your heart, you might also find new strength to keep moving forward. Remember, Beauty Besties, taking care of your heart is just as important as taking care of your appearance. At Salwa Salon, we always support you in becoming the best version of yourself, inside and out!
