How I Repaired My Broken Heart in 15 Days?

It has been 15 days since my world fell apart. Fifteen days since my forever person was gone from my life. The pain was too overwhelming at first—something on my chest and not being able to catch my breath. I cried until I didn't have a tear left, looked at my phone for a text that never came, and relived every second in my head wondering where it went wrong.

But here's the thing, I didn't linger. I didn't give heartbreak the victory. And today, two weeks later, I'm lighter, stronger, more alive than I've ever been. So, how did I do it? Let me demonstrate how I did it—because if I can heal, then so can you.

Day 1-3: Let Yourself Feel

The first two days were the worst. I did not try to fool myself into being okay. I let myself feel it all—the anger, the sadness, the confusion. I cried in the shower, screamed into my pillow, and wrote page after page in my journal about how much it hurt.

Tip: Don't keep your emotions bottled up inside. Release them. Cry if you need to. Write everything down. This is your time to grieve.

Day 4-6: Cut Off All Ties

By day four, I realized I couldn't recover if I kept stalking his social media or rereading previous texts. I deleted his number, unfollowed him on every platform, and even archived our photos. It was like ripping off a Band-Aid, but it had to be done.

Tip: Out of sight, out of mind. You can't heal if you keep looking back.

Day 7-9: Rediscover Yourself

I had invested so much of myself in that relationship that I had lost myself outside of him. So, I started doing things that I liked again. I painted, danced in my bedroom, and even tried a new recipe. I re-established contact with friends I had pushed away and spent hours laughing with them.

Tip: Do something that will get you moving. Do things you enjoy and the people who care about you.

Day 10-12: Self-Care

I pampered myself as if I were recovering from an illness—because I was. I showered for hours, took walks in the forest, and even purchased a new outfit. I started a morning routine of affirmations and meditation. Slowly but surely, I started feeling like my old self again.

Tip: Self-care is not selfish. It's necessary. Take care of your mind, body, and soul.

Day 13-15: Accepting the New Me

I learned something by the second week: I didn't need him for me to be happy. I was whole without him. I started setting new goals—personal and professional. I signed up for a class that I had been wanting to sign up for and even started making vacation plans on my own.

Tip: Use this time to develop. Set new goals and go after them with all your energy.

The Secret to Healing

The thing is, healing is not easy. There were moments when I felt like beginning from scratch, but I held on. I reminded myself that heartbreak does not spell end—it spells new beginnings.

I want to remind you, dear reader, who is broken-hearted right now, of this: you are stronger than you realize. You will recover. You will fall in love again. And most importantly, you will be happy in yourself.

So, take it one day at a time. Feel, heal, and grow. Because you, my friend, are worth it.

Some of the other things that helped me along the way during my recovery are:

Lean on Your Support System: I contacted more friends and relatives than ever previously. They informed me of my value when I was unable to perceive it personally. My close friend came by one night and brought ice cream, and we talked late at night. My mother embraced me on another day and said to me, "This hurt won't last." Those moments in which I could feel emotional did make me a little less lonely.

Tip: Don't back down. Get around you people who care about and love you. Let them remind you that you are stronger than this.

Practice Gratitude: It sounds corny, I know, but thankfulness helped me view things in a different light. I sat down for three things each evening that I was grateful for—something as ordinary as a great cup of coffee, a stunning sunset, or anything else that came to mind. And slowly, I understood how much wonder and happiness still filled my life despite his lack.

Tip: Carry a gratitude journal. It's an easy habit to transform your attitude and maintain yourself positive.

Forgive Yourself: I spent so long blaming myself—I was thinking about what more I could have done, or why I wasn't sufficient. But healing began when I began to forgive myself. I recognized that relationships don't succeed because of things we can't control, and that it doesn't mean I'm not lovable.

Tip: Be kind to yourself. Treat yourself the same way you would treat a friend who's going through a tough time.

Create a New Routine: My previous routine lacked him, though, post-breakup, and it was hollow. So, I created a new one. I started waking up early to see the sunrise, began practicing yoga, and even enrolled in a book club. All these small things provided me with something to look forward to and helped me reconstruct my life, bit by bit.

Tip: Add new habits or hobbies into your regular routine. They will give you a sense of normalcy and purpose.

Celebrate Small Wins: Healing isn't always about the markers—it's about the little wins. When I laughed for the first time without thinking about it, when I made it through the first day without looking at his social media, when I felt happy again for the first time ever—I celebrated all of that.

Tip: Recognize your progress, however little. Each step in the right direction is a step towards recovery.

What about you? Have you ever healed from a broken heart? Share your story in the comments—I'd love to know how you re-discovered your joy.