Struggling to Move On After 7 Years of Love

I never thought I’d be here, but here I am—trying to put into words the pain of losing the person I spent the last seven years loving. She wasn’t just my girlfriend; she was my best friend, my safe place, my future. Now, she’s gone, and I’m left feeling empty.

Every little thing reminds me of her. Places we visited,our long night conversations, even random jokes we shared. The hardest part? Knowing she’s moving on with a guy from my neighbourhood while I’m still stuck in this loop of memories. I keep replaying every moment, wondering where things went wrong, if I could have done something differently. I’ve heard all the advice—keep busy, focus on yourself, time heals, etc. But honestly, none of it is working right now. Nights feel lonelier, and even during the day, I find myself zoning out, thinking about what could’ve been.

How do you truly let go of someone who was your everything? How do you stop hoping they’ll come back, even when you know they won’t? If you’ve been through something similar, I’d really appreciate your advice. Just need to hear from people who get it.