After The Breakup

Ended things with my Little a week ago. She said she wanted space to figure herself out. I've been trying to respect that but it's tough when you're both invested in something so deep and personal. We spent two years exploring all these dynamics, pushing boundaries, finding comfort and security in each other’s roles. But now we're just... gone. I found a few things of hers at the house last night - some clothes she left behind, a book of poetry with notes written inside it. I got emotional, couldn't help myself. Started thinking about all those moments where I felt like more than her Dad, but still in this structured dynamic we agreed on. How do you move forward after something like this? Am I allowed to be sad? Should I reach out or keep my distance until she says otherwise?