Your story of heart break is important.  I know from my own personal experience that when I journaled my stories of heartbreak, I was able to dissect the details of my pain, and even experience a catharsis of sorts.

I realized how strong I was, despite not believing that about myself for so long. I also realized that at my core, I had wells of forgiveness and compassion.  Even in my darkest moments, I would always try to understand why someone would act so unconsciously toward another human being.

Barbara DeAngelis says that “tears melt the icicles of the heart,”  and I believe that is true.  As I recorded my heart wounds, I began to heal.  I began to take credit for the soul that I am and understand that I am truly strong and caring.

I also realized that how someone else treated or did not treat me did not define me.  It has been said that what doesn’t break you will only make you stronger.  I know now that this is true.  I am stronger in the broken places …and so are you.

My hope for each of us is that we can acknowledge our journeys of disappointment and pain with the goal of transcending them, healing,and believing in the kind of love we seek once again.

I also hope that by sharing our journeys of pain, we will help others understand that they are not alone.  I pray that our stories will show others that many have experienced heart wounds and not only survived, but thrived afterwards.

I look forward to your story and want you to know that I am honored you are willing to share it.  Email Your Story OR Post Your Story.

Warmest Regards,
Kay Anja

Guidelines for Submission:

Do you have a story about how your own heart was broken?  

If so, I’d like to include your story in my upcoming book.  Should you wish to submit your story, here are the guidelines:

• Word count maximum 350. (Approximately 2 pages of standard type double spaced).
• Font:  Arial – Size 12
• Contents:  How your heart was broken.  Detail who you feel was responsible, and what the wounding did to your spirit, your belief in yourself and your view of the world in general.    (Note: if you would also like to write a story about how your heart was eventually healed, visit my sister site and submit your story of healing there.  Be sure to tell me that you’ve submitted two stories.)
• To submit your story, create it in a Word document and send as an attachment to me at this email address:  kay@whatyoudidtobreakmyheart.com 

Allow me to thank you in advance.  I will be reviewing submissions and will get back to you with questions or recommended edits if needed.  I do not have a time frame for when I will respond, but know that I am giving this my most immediate attention and I will do it as soon as possible.  By submitting your story, you are making an agreement that it can be used in my upcoming books.

Thanks again.  Here’s to the hope that our stories will help other souls out there who are ready to heal and feel hope once again.

By submitting a story to us you are giving us the right to print your story, maintain your story in our archive, and print your story in a collection of other stories. All stories submitted for publication to this site become the copyright property of What You Did to Break My Heart.  If you have submitted a story and no longer wish it to remain public, we will make every attempt to delete your submission as quickly as possible after you inform us.  Please be aware What You Did to Break My Heart reserves the right to use all or part of your testimony and we retain the right to edit and approve content.  We may choose to broadcast your story on the radio, use it in print publication and/or publish it on the website.  Please do not use copywritten materials. 

Thank you for sharing and encouraging others!

P.S.  Remember, you can Email Your Story OR Post Your Story.