Why I won’t celebrate Valentine’s Day!

By: May Rostom

In and out of relationships, diving in head first without caring much
for the fall, is the reason why so many people despise Valentine’s Day.
It’s the reason why so many hearts have been forever changed, so many
hearts beat slower than they used to, and also the reason why so many
hearts are locked in a cage other than the rib cage. Protecting
ourselves from every possible heartbreak is what we become good at when
we are known to be professional “divers”.

Pushing the “Ctrl Alt Dlt” buttons on every sweet memory that we fear
won’t last. Kissing faster, hugging looser, or speaking less of how we
feel is what we normally do. Is it a bad thing?! No, not necessarily. Is
it a good thing then? That would also be a no.

Life has given us a back bone, something to keep us upright and strong
when our two feet won’t carry us. Something to rely on when all else
fails; something that we should celebrate this Valentine’s Day. Not with
a card, nor a teddy bear, but rather a pat on the back, appreciating
ourselves and our hearts for being there for us for a whole other year.
For having the courage to withstand all the pressure. For staying strong
when everything else is telling it to break.

That my friend, is exactly why I won’t celebrate Valentine’s Day this
year, because if there’s something out there that really deserves
appreciation, it’s my strong, mighty heart.