Danielle Maltby

Danielle Maltby

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This one is for those searching for their voice again

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Danielle Maltby
Mar 27, 2026
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I was scared you would lose yourself again…

Me too.

Have you ever been broken up with?

Did you ever feel like “I did everything right?” I wasn’t dramatic, I didn’t ask why I didn’t get a text from them in a day. I under stood they just needed space. It’s ok, they didn’t remember my birthday or celebrate my wins. I didn’t make waves, I brought them cookies, I took care of things, I was reliable. I cared for their kid, I watched their dog while they were on tour… I spread myself thin and gave, and gave…and gave.

Have you ever been broken up with and heard that little voice in your head ask, “what am I now? What do I fill my time with now? Who am I? I liked doing other things before- what were those things again?”

I know my story isn’t unique here. But maybe someone else needs to go down this train of thought with me.

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