Over the following weeks, Debbie committed to small, manageable changes. She started waking up earlier, even if it was just to sit by the window and feel the morning sunlight. She limited her time on social media, knowing it only deepened her pain. When her mind drifted to Pasco, she allowed herself to feel the sadness but reminded herself that her love for him didn't define her worth.Slowly, she began to find solace in the little things a good book, a quiet walk around the neighborhood, a new idea for a side hustle that didn't require much investment.
Though her journey was far from over, Debbie was beginning to see that her life could hold meaning and joy, even in the absence of the one she thought she couldn't live without.