A year in the life…
A year ago today (tonight) is when it all went down. It is hard to believe how fast time has gone, and how much has changed. A year ago today was the day my whole world collapsed—but a year ago today also marks the day that I finally got my life back—and let me tell you, it has been a pretty great year.
Life hasn’t been easy—some days it still isn’t easy—but it sure has gotten better. I didn’t realize how much anxiety that relationship brought me until I was out of it—way out of it. Even though it has been the most painful experience of my life I am glad it happened—I can’t imagine what it would have been like if I would have stayed with him or not confronted him or God forbid– gone back to him.
Lessons I have learned:
- It is possible to be both single and happy.
- Living alone is fabulous.
- You are never too old to make new friends—or join a kickball team
- Being confident—and having confidence in yourself is more than half of ANY battle
- Your true friends will be there for you no matter what, no matter how long it has been.
- No man should have more power over you than you do over yourself.
- Love yourself, put yourself first.
- Everyone deserves to be happy—and if you are not happy only you have the power to fix it.
- Even in the worst of times stay positive, think positive—sometimes it is the only thing you have to get you through.
- Life is good—and even when it’s not keep muddling through—because it will be.
….this is not a conclusive list…more to come.
To everyone: Thanks for listening, thanks for reading…thanks for BEING THERE for me. I am so lucky to have so many amazing friends.
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Kerry Lauerman
Joan Walsh
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