Drama Detox

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At one point, I actually thought I was a bad person because I lost so many friends at once. But along the line, I would occasionally receive a message from an unknown number, either apologizing or checking up on me.

And after looking up the number, I would find out it was one of those friends I lost. I used to be very dramatic. Likeee! Abenad and drama, 5 and 6. Most of the people around me years back were also very dramatic. There was no way you would come to me to tell you a story, and I’d say exactly what happened.

If the story I’m narrating originally is about someone falling down, I’d change everything to the person somersaulting. Oh, and my confrontations… I used to love aggressive confrontations. Not physical violence, just verbal. There was no way I would calmly approach you to talk about something, especially when I know you offended me or my friend. Yes, I was fighting people’s battles for them, unnecessarily.

Years later, and I wasn’t interested in drama and all the things I’ve stated above. I think I tasted the true meaning of peace of mind. Nobody told me it was this heavenly! After not wanting to be dramatic, chaotic, or fight people’s battles for them, most of the friendships just died.

As I said above, at first I thought I did something wrong or stepped on some toes but then as time went by, I realized nothing really happened. They just weren’t getting that side of me anymore, so it was more like I was no longer beneficial to them.

There was this particular day when one of them called to talk about someone. And what he wanted to talk about wasn’t pleasant at all. Someone we both knew was going through a painful phase in life and as I thought he was calling me to find out if we could offer help of any sort, it was the other way round. He called to gossip and mock him. After he realized that I wasn’t interested, he hung up and never spoke to me again.

I remember another person coming to me to report something someone did to her and telling me to do something about it. I looked at her and told her how inappropriate I thought it was for me to go and confront someone who offended her on her behalf. This happened somewhere in 2019 and from that very day, I didn’t hear from her till last week Thursday( my birthday) when she was trying to happy birthday herself into my life again.

I don’t really remember consciously cutting off friends except this one time but most of the time that it happened, it was just because I chose my peace of mind and embraced growth. Now, I have just a triangle of friends and I’m not just happy, but I’m also glowing gracefully.

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It happens Abenad. There are people who are in your life because of the violent nature they are benefiting from you and once you decide to stop for a change of life, they leave because to them, they aren’t ready for such a life. This life is a personal race and once we feel people are leaving for reasons unnecessary, then we don’t have to be bothered since we are walking on the right path.

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Awww this made me smile. It is a personal race indeed. Thank you for that reminder ☺️

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It's my pleasure 😇

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That was how one of my exes said he's happy that we are dating and I'm razz that way, he doesn't have to break it off with his 5 years relationship gf that has done plenty abortion for him. He said he trust that I will.put her in her place 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣... God abeg 😂 and here I was thinking you were the calm one in this friendship. How can someone fall down you will change it to somersault Abenad? 🤣🤣🤣

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He opened his mouth to tell you that? Whattt?🤣🤣🤣

I’m not like that anymore. Thank God for growth o.

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Babe he did 😭.... he said the girl has wahala and that's why he's been scared breaking it off with her. But he trust me to put her in her place. I shouted ha! 😂🤲

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When someone walks away from our lives, they're creating room for good people to walk in. Thanks for sharing.

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Yeah that’s very true.

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It's always good to stay away from people like that.

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Yes, it is. Just for your peace of mind.

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It is definitely the part of life to experience as people come and go but showcase different characters.

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Right. That’s very true.

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So the 'd' in your name stands for drama eh?
Just kidding!😂
It's relatable that at some point in our lives, we start wanting our peace back. And it's totally fine if we have to let go of some people in our lives to get that peace back.

He called to gossip and mock him.

What a way to be a friend. Some people are just very somehow.

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
You got me there

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Some people stay in your life because of what they can benefit from you and not add value to your life. When you choose not to dance to their tune then the friendship is over

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Well said 💯

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Sometimes, some friends have to leave expecially once our vision do not align again.

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Very valid.

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That's why I don't keep friends like that....cuz different people with different characters and personalities,anyone I see our aura doesn't really go along I cut them off piam

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Piam indeed🤣

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Growth is quiet, but it speaks volumes. Choosing peace over chaos may cost friendships, but it gives you back yourself. This was beautifully real. ✨

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That’s so true. Very quiet but so loud at the same time.

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