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March 9, 2026 · 2 min read

The Walk That Put Me Back Together After a Breakup

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After it ended I didn't leave my apartment for a week. Didn't eat right, didn't sleep right, didn't do anything right. Just sat there with old photos and a quiet that felt way too loud.

Then one evening I just... grabbed my shoes and walked out. I didn't know where I was going. I walked until the sun went down. And somewhere between my front door and that sunset, I felt something shift. Not healed. Not fixed. Just... lighter.

I've walked every day since. Some walks are happy. Some aren't. But every single one makes me feel more like myself again. If you're in that place right now, start with one walk somewhere that feels safe and easy, and know that there's real science behind why walking is basically free therapy.