Goodbye, I Love(d) You: Timeless Indian Wisdom for Moving Past Heartbreak, Estrangement, and Quiet Grief
Author:
Sumaa Tekur
Category:
Personal Growth, SELF ESTEEM, Self-help
ISBN: 9789366115047
Binding: Paperback
Dimensions: 216x140
Number of Pages: 288 Pages
‘Authored by a compassionate writer who understands the darkness and abandonment of some of life’s most difficult chapters, this book is a gently persuasive reminder of the power of myth—as medicine, catalyst and ultimately, as a way home.’
—Arundhathi Subramaniam, author of Wild Women
Endings are inevitable. Whether it’s a romantic relationship that shatters, a close friendship that fades, or family ties that become toxic, sooner or later, we all face the painful truth of letting go. In the aftermath, we are left with one task: To heal. But here’s the truth—time alone doesn’t heal. Passive distance doesn’t heal. Looking away doesn’t heal. Only active, conscious healing does.
In a world of instant connections, silent ghosting, and fast goodbyes, this book offers what we were never taught: How to end relationships with grace and how to reclaim your peace after heartbreak. Blending deeply personal stories with timeless insights from Indian philosophy, mythology, and spiritual psychology, Goodbye, I Love(d) You gently guides you through emotional recovery.
Whether you’re grieving a break-up, mourning a friendship, or breaking free from toxic family patterns, this book is a steady, compassionate hand through the storm. With practical tools, soulful reflections, and powerful truths, it shows that every ending—no matter how painful—is an invitation to begin again. Because true healing isn’t about clinging. It’s about coming home to yourself.
Sumaa Tekur
Sumaa Tekur is a writer and editor with stints in publications like The Times of India, Deccan Herald, Femina, and DNA. She has also contributed to various British dailies and holds a Masters in International Journalism from City University, London. Her spiritual journey started early in life and this quest gained momentum with solo travelling, which gave her many opportunities for rich learning, reflection, and time to construct her own unique framework of spirituality. She offers this unique perspective in her spiritual consultancy, Golden Swan Healing (www.goldenswanhealing.com), through which she supports many a new and seasoned seeker. Sumaa lives in Bengaluru with her books, paints and canvases, lamps, and drums. Her solitude is shared only with the mango tree next to her window, her stable, all-weather companion.