Marilyn Monroe, Sylvia Plath and More Get Real About What It's Like to Have a Broken Heart

If it’s your first breakup or have had your fair share of them already, they unfortunately never get any easier. And although they hurt and leave you feeling like the world might end, they can often be a time of growth, transformation and self-reflection. No one likes growing pains, but it’s something that we all experience and come out stronger on the other side.

Even though breakups are a natural part of life, that doesn’t mean that you can’t feel what you need to feel on your journey to healing and recovering. There are tons of cathartic ways to overcome a breakup. For some, that means going on a total social media cleanse, giving yourself some TLC with a self-care routine and maybe even keeping these self-care quotes and peace quotes handy for reminders. For others, it can mean bingeing your favorite movies with a big, fuzzy blanket and reading over these comforting quotes while eating comfort foods. Whatever your cure is, just remember that this difficult time will pass, and to help you through it, we are sharing these broken heart quotes that will hopefully bring you some solace and help you see the light at the end of the tunnel. Who knows, you may even really enjoy being single, these empowering being single quotes are here to prove it!

Side note: If you need someone to talk to and help you through this difficult time, there are several resources that you can turn to. Visit mhanational.org and therecoveryvillage.com for immediate response crisis numbers — or, visit our guide on how to find the right therapist.