This is Me Letting You Go

by Heidi Priebe

Letting go is not a process that comes naturally to us.

In a world that teaches us to cling to what we love at all costs, there is an undeniable art to moving on—and it’s one that we are constantly relearning.

In this series of honest and poignant essays, Heidi Priebe explores the harsh reality of what it means to let go of the people and situations we love most—often before we are ready to—and how to embrace what comes next.

120 pages, Kindle Edition

Reviews

[Nela · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked up this book during a very raw and painful season—my divorce. It came recommended to me as a helpful read, and I was open to anything that might offer some clarity or comfort. In many ways, this book is what it promises to be: a collection of self-empowerment essays encouraging readers to let go of what no longer serves them.

That said, I personally only connected deeply with maybe two or three pieces. Those few chapters really did speak to my heart, and I’m thankful for that. But overall, much of the content just didn’t resonate with me. I could see how someone else—especially those who really lean into the self-empowerment genre—might find it meaningful and uplifting. For me, though, it felt like it missed the depth or redemptive arc I was hoping for.

I don’t regret reading it, but I wouldn’t say it’s a book I’d return to or keep on my shelf. I’ll likely donate it to a thrift store in hopes that someone else walking a similar path might find comfort in its pages at a more affordable price.

Is it worth your money? That depends. If you’re drawn to self-empowerment reads and have enjoyed similar collections before, it could be a good fit. But if you’re looking for something more rooted in healing, faith, or deeper transformation, it might fall short.

Still, three stars for effort and for those couple of chapters that truly met me where I was.

[Abeer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt understood, seen, and normal reading this book
It felt like a conversation with my older sister

And at last, so do I:
"So this is me unclasping my fingers.
This is my parting, my reluctance, my heartache, and my final gift to you.
This is me letting you go."

And it's not about a one person or another per se, its about everything I was just so afraid of letting go.. fearing the void it will create.

To let the new wind in, we have to open the windows or whatever I guess :)

[Aravinth Raj Muthukrishnan · Rating 2 out of 5]

I picked up this this book as usual from my shelves thinking that it’s more of a philosophical or a guide book. But it’s a memoir. Written heartfelt. First few pages I didn’t sync with the flow but later I started my flow with the author and felt the way the author would have undergone the pain of letting go someone who was loved!

Read the book from a memoir perspective. I’m not a big fan of memoirs and hence two stars. Excuse me…

[Gita Nurhaliza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will read it again, because until now I can't let go.