I've left a few people behind in life, and that hurts me. Why did I leave them behind? What happened?
I'm a sensitive persona and I care deeply about the people I have shared and still share life with. I love them all a lot and care about their lives. So why did I leave some behind?
Broken trust
One person I left behind broke my trust significantly. Rather than work with me and be honest, he went behind my back and dangerously challenged my well being, family life, and health. I trusted that man, and still to this day don't know why he chose to do that. I asked him to tell the story, but he refused. I've forgiven him because we all do things that hurt others from time to time, but I had to leave that person behind as he showed no interest in repairing the relationship.
Trickery
A couple other people I left behind used trickery to hurt me. Rather than working with me around a troubling issue, they decided to get me instead with a series of tricks that led me to a troubling place. I was too naive to notice the trickery early on and trusted those people. I still to this day don't know why they chose that path, but later, I watched as they chose a similar path with others. Again, I've forgiven them, but I do not trust them and would advise others to do the same.
Lying
There were a couple more that I left behind because they lied to me time and again. Why? These people were either so afraid of failure or of not pleasing others that they resorted to lies which confounded issues greatly. I know their lies are rooted in their own life experiences and issues. I've forgiven them, but cannot trust them so I left them behind.
Bad values
I left a few people behind because their values did not represent what I believe in. Their actions appeared to directly hurt others, especially more vulnerable people. I couldn't spend much time with these people, and rather than leave them behind, I'm observing and taking a break from them. Perhaps there is something I don't understand, but for now they are not enriching my life or the life of my community and instead appear to be making life more difficult for me and others. Time will tell.
Less Positive Relationship Efforts
Sadly, some have been left behind due to my own less than positive relationship efforts. I've learned a lot over time, and mostly I've learned that good relationships have to be nurtured with as much honesty, love, care, and empathy as possible. Sometimes I have not been the good friend or family member that I could be, and I've lost some good relationships due to this.
There are others who have been left behind without hard feelings, and I've lost touch with those people simply because of life circumstances, no big reasons, hurts, or worries. In general, I've lost few friends and family members over time and maintained most of the good relationships I've enjoyed. For that, I'm grateful.