August is known as Ghost Month in the lunar calendar, a time when spirits are believed to walk among the living. Traditionally, people avoid major life decisions like getting married, moving homes, or starting businesses, all in hopes of warding off bad luck. But sometimes, the haunting isn’t from the spirit world — it’s from someone who suddenly disappears from your life without a word.
What is Ghosting?
Ghosting is when someone abruptly ends communication without any explanation. It can happen in dating, friendships, or even professional relationships. One day you're chatting like normal, and the next, you're met with silence. No reply. No warning. Just... gone.
And during Ghost Month, that kind of vanishing act hits a little harder.
Whether it’s by a romantic interest, a friend, or a flaky connection — here are five things you can do if you’ve been ghosted:
1. Don’t Chase the Ghost
Resist the urge to double text or analyze every message they sent before disappearing. Their silence speaks volumes. If someone can't offer basic courtesy or closure, they’re not worth your energy.
In the spirit of Ghost Month, think of it this way: you acknowledge their presence, then let them go in peace.
2. Allow Yourself to Feel It
Ghosting may feel like nothing happened but it’s still a loss. You’re allowed to be disappointed or hurt. Process those feelings. Talk to a friend. Journal. Cry. It’s all valid.
Pushing it down won’t make it disappear. Feeling it helps you heal.
3. Reframe the Story
Instead of asking yourself what you did wrong, consider what you deserve. Being ghosted isn't about your worth — it's about their lack of communication. If someone exits without a word, take it as a sign they weren’t ready for the kind of connection you offer.
That’s not rejection. That’s redirection.
4. Fill the Silence With Self-Care
When someone ghosts you, they leave behind silence. Use that space to care for yourself. Reconnect with hobbies, treat yourself to a solo date, or start something new. Clean your room. Burn a candle. Take a walk.
In Ghost Month tradition, people do rituals to clear out bad energy. Do the same for your heart.
5. You're Not Alone
Almost everyone has been ghosted. It doesn’t mean you’re unlovable or broken, it just means someone chose the easy way out. The good news? You’re still here, growing, healing, and learning what you truly deserve.
Better connections are waiting — with people who show up, stay present, and don’t disappear when things get real.
Final Thought
Ghosting hurts. But like the spirits of Ghost Month, those who vanish are meant to pass through, not linger. Let them fade. You have better things ahead.