The emptiness lingered, but Debbie knew she had to fill it
with something other than longing. The pain of Pasco's
indifference was her catalyst. She had spent years defining
her worth through his love, through the validation of others.
It was time to redefine herself.
She immersed herself in work, saving every penny she earned
at the café to fund her dream of starting her own business.
Slowly, she began to focus on her personal growth, her mind
shifting from what she'd lost to what she could gain.