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The rise and fall

When I was 15 my life start turning into what I thought it was a comic book. My first sign of my so-called invincibility was when I was able to get away with a lot of actions and of course I know that it was wrong, but at the time I thought it was helping me cope with something that I never knew how to cope with. Because beforehand, when I was 10, I found out I was adopted, so I felt alone, even though I was with a Family that adopted me but still, I felt like that I was by myself so I had to do things to get the attention I needed to figure out what was wrong with me, And why they gave me away. but I hid the pain so I wore a mental mask to show I didn’t care. Now with this in mind as time passed by as I got older, I started losing that connection with my so called invincibility, because then I almost got caught multiple times, and I eventually changed a bit to make better positive and more instructive foundation, that I can stand on and make a life for myself. But to get to the point of my pain that I had for a long time since I was 15 was I fell in love with a girl named Emily at my school and we were hoping to be the one percent that made it through and you know get married, and have kids and just live a wonderful life. But she had a sickness or disease in her kidney from what I can remember.  She had to get her kidney removed or replaced, she had to lose weight to be ready for the surgery it came to the point that she wouldn’t have enough strength to go through the surgery. On the last day in the evening turning to night before the surgery. She broke up with me. As if she knew what was gonna happen. I pleaded and calmly tried to talk to her and wanting to figure out why. But she left me alone at a park and as I was away for her for the rest of the night, all I could do was sit there and be in pain mentally and physically, not knowing what’s gonna happen, and still listening to her voice in my head, saying this over and over again, “ it’s over”. And as that day approach she went to surgery and after two hours  getting the kidney removed..she died. I only found out through her friends since I was dating her. It still hurts to this day because I feel like I could’ve done something but at the same time as the saying goes; “except the things you cannot change,

the courage to change the things you can,

and the wisdom to know the difference”. It took me years to finally realize and understand that. I’m happy I do but deep down I still think about that night. I still move forward for myself but to never be in that situation again. 
I apologize for bad grammar and run on sentences. I tried to explain to the best of my abilities. We know time makes things disappear no matter what it’s made of physical, mental and spiritual. 

Comments (42)

Diana, 26

17 Dec 2025

Such a painful and deeply honest story. Thank you for sharing something so personal. Your strength, growth, and self-awareness shine through all the heartbreak you experienced. Life didn’t break you — it shaped you. 
Diana, 19

17 Dec 2025

Your story rings so quietly and deeply—like a wound that was once deadly sharp, but now has become a thin scar that still aches sometimes. And you have every right to feel that pain. Losing a loved one at that age is a shock that changes the very foundation of who you become. But there is more to your words than sadness. There is strength. There is forward movement. There is the ability to recognize that moment when your “invincibility” was just the armor worn by a child searching for love and answers. And there is wisdom—hard-won—that has come over the years: the understanding that we cannot help everyone in this life, even if we love them more than anything. What happened to Emily is not your fault. Her decision to leave before the surgery, painful as it was, was her way of saying goodbye in the best way she could. Some people protect others even when it destroys them. You are not the same guy sitting in the park in the middle of the night, wondering why the world suddenly went bl 
Khrystyna, 22

16 Jul 2025

The experience you described is truly moving. It is a story of pain, finding yourself, and loss that shapes one’s identity. This story is very personal. Do you feel that by telling it, you have taken another step towards healing from long-standing pain? 
Sofia, 20

15 Jul 2025

Thank you for opening up and sharing your story. It sounds like you’ve been through a difficult journey, filled with pain and loss that has left its mark on your life. Being aware of your emotions and their impact is a powerful thing. Your experience has undoubtedly made you a deeper and wiser person. Remember: healing is not an instant process, but a long journey, and it’s okay to seek help along the way—from loved ones or professionals. Your ability to reflect on what you’ve experienced and move on is commendable. Caring for yourself will help you grow further. 
Diana, 26

12 Jun 2025

Yes, time makes things fade and wounds heal. It takes courage to take off the mask and open up to people. I really want that! 
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