While Felix dealt with his family, Debbie started taking small steps toward healing. She reached out to a local women's empowerment group in Bangkok, hoping to find a sense of community.
One of the women, Preecha, became an unexpected source of comfort and wisdom. A successful artist in her forties, Preecha had overcome her own share of struggles and was eager to help Debbie find her footing.
"Life doesn't get easier, Debbie," Preecha said over
coffee one afternoon. "But you get stronger. And
sometimes, the things you think are breaking you are actually making you whole."
Debbie held onto those words, letting them guide her as she explored her passions and reconnected with herself. She started journaling, documenting her thoughts and emotions, and even toyed with the idea of creating a blog to share her journey.