How to disappear completely?

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M29 here. After facing repeated rejections in the arranged marriage process, I’ve pretty much lost the last bit of hope I had. The constant pressure from people around me is exhausting—everyone seems to be getting married, and I’m tired of having to explain why things aren’t working out for me. For a long time I’ve been thinking about stepping away from everything. I’m fortunate enough to have the freedom to travel alone, so I’ve decided to go completely off the grid for a while. I told people I’m moving abroad, changed my number, deleted my social media, and walked away from habits that weren’t helping me. I’ve started focusing on myself—going to the gym and trying to rebuild my life. The only thing that weighs on me is how my mom might feel about all this. Still, after reaching what felt like the peak and then crashing hard, it feels like I’m starting over. So now it feels like a kind of rebirth. I’m wondering: what parts of my life should I leave behind, and what should I carry forward into this new chapter?

Posted Mar 10, 2026, 11:40 AM UTC

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