QotD is a feature dedicated to answering questions from Piccadilly’s 5 Year Question a Day Memory Journal. The journal states its purpose is to help reflect back on daily routine and to act as a “time capsule” of experiences. As someone who laments their awful memory, I thought this was a wonderful tool and opportunity.

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Life taught me the biggest lesson when…

I was betrayed by those closest to me.

Unfortunately, I would like to say this is one time thing, but it has happened multiple times throughout my life in various situations. Whether it was my best friend of almost a decade, to family members, to significant others, I have become rather untrusting and reclusive due to it. People always seem to disappoint me.

The so called ‘biggest’ of them would be an ex. Because of them I am much more guarded and protect my peace even harder. My personal bubble has become even larger and more difficult to breech. However, I will reiterate another saying I live by: You do NOT need to go through trauma to grow or become a better person.