Note: I feel vulnerable bringing this subject up here. Please be kind.

I am thinking about blocking her on my phone. Every so often, rarely, she sends a mass text message to people and includes me. It will be pretty generic, like, "hey, thinking of you, hope you have a good week," or a pic saying "I had to show you this!" It actually feels pretty shady.

My reason for wanting to block, is for me. For my self esteem, and for my emotional protection. I'm done with this friendship, but because I have barely any friends right now and sometimes get lonely, I find myself responding. Even with something small. Also I feel guilty when I don't respond. Maybe that's weird- I don't know.

My phone notifies the recipient if they've been blocked - like if she sends me a message, she will get a message back saying she's blocked or something like that. I don't want to be hurtful. But I really need to move on and away from her. Maybe I can say "I'm taking some time away from our communication but I wish you well and I will see you at the yarn shop."? I'm not too worried about awkwardness. We rarely see each other anyway, and if we do, I think I can just say "hi" with a smile, and leave it at that. Then again, if the knitting group ever starts up again there, that might feel awkward to me if I go and she's there.

Blocking her feels right to me. I'm hesitant though. I've never been in this situation. If it were a guy I'd dated, I'd definitely block him. Do you think it's okay to block her? Or do you think I should just maybe get busier and proactive and try to stop thinking about negative stuff like this and other stuff? Or both? Maybe I am kind of nervous about this and the after affects.