There comes a point in life where you stop begging people to see you.
You stop explaining your intentions.
You stop chasing connections that only exist when it benefits them.
And you stop caring about the opinion of people who never believed in you in the first place.
Because I’ve learned something the hard way:
The people who leave you when you’re building… don’t deserve you when you’re built.
You Didn’t Reach Back Out When I Was At My Lowest
I remember the days when I was grinding in silence.
No claps.
No recognition.
No help.
No “how are you holding up?”
Just me and the work.
And I remember exactly who disappeared.
Who stopped replying.
Who cut me off.
Who acted like I was asking for too much just because I wanted real friendship.
That wasn’t misunderstanding.
That was a decision.
If I Was Hard Up For You… I’m Not Anymore
Let’s be clear:
There was a time where I would’ve done anything to keep certain people in my life.
I would’ve taken the disrespect.
I would’ve ignored the vibe.
I would’ve swallowed my pride.
I was hard up for connection.
Hard up for loyalty.
Hard up for someone to just… stay.
But I’m not that person anymore.
I don’t need you.
I don’t chase anyone.
And I don’t beg people to treat me right.
You Weren’t There During The Dream… That’s The Part I Can’t Forget
Because the moment that mattered wasn’t when the money came.
It wasn’t when success started showing up.
It wasn’t when the brand looked polished.
It wasn’t when everything became “cool” to support.
The moment that mattered was when I was dreaming.
When I was at my rawest.
When nothing was proven yet.
When it was all faith and hustle.
That’s when you treated me like I was nothing.
And that’s the kind of thing I don’t forget.
Not because I’m bitter…
But because it taught me what you really are.
Fair-Weather Friends Only Show Up For The Shine
You know what a fair-weather friend is?
It’s someone who wants the finished product…
but doesn’t respect the process.
They want to know you when you’re valuable.
When you’re profitable.
When you’re popular.
When you can do something for them.
But when you were on the floor trying to build your life back?
They didn’t answer.
They didn’t check in.
They didn’t care.
They only want access to the “version” of you that comes with results.
Not the version of you that built them.
So Here’s My Goodbye
To the people who cut me off.
To the people who disappeared.
To the people who didn’t believe in me.
To the people who talked down on my dreams…
Screw off.
Respectfully.
I don’t need you.
I don’t want you.
And I don’t owe you anything.
Because when I needed a true friend…
you weren’t there.
So don’t show up now.
And don’t show up later.
You had your chance.
I remembered how you treated me while I was dreaming.
That was the moment that mattered.
And I’m done carrying people who only care when it’s convenient.