We’re still mourning the loss of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth’s relationship. But according to a source, it might be a good thing for Miley.

According to People magazine, the former couple broke up months ago, before she announced their separation on August 10. An insider said the singer struggled with her identity amid her relationship with the actor, who officially filed for divorce this week.

“She just got to the point where she didn’t want to hold back about who she is. She wants to be true to herself. Being with Liam, this was just not possible,” a friend of Miley’s said. “For them to be happy, she had to change as a person too much. She knows not being with Liam will make her happier in the long run.”

“She didn’t expect it and is a bit disappointed, but she is still doing well and has obviously moved on as well,” the insider added. “What she and Liam had for a long time was very special. It’s just hard for her to think that she will never have this again with Liam. There are really so many things that she loves about him.”