I confronted and talked it out. I didn’t get the responses I would have liked, but that part helped. I also vented about it by writing and getting support from friends. Then, magically, a lot of those hurt feelings lifted and I feel like I can let it go and move on.

I must add though, that I was very careful about the confrontation so it did not backfire and devastate me worse.

You just have to love yourself and want peace and happiness for yourself and you will get there.