Why Starting Over Sucks

It isn’t the new beginning that intimidates us, it’s the lost time and unpredictable future that scares us into staying.

Madison Epting
Nov 4 · 4 min read
Photo by Christian Jourdrey of Unsplash

Starting over is inevitable — whether it’s a new relationship, new job, new city, or something else entirely brand new. With new territory comes insecurity and we’ve all been there. Regardless of the reason for the ending…

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