As weeks pass, Debbie settles into this new routine. She balances school, volunteering, and her slowly rebuilding relationship with her mother. She is no longer defined by the drama of her past or the chaos of the men in her life. She finds joy in the small things —the quiet moments with her mother, the satisfaction of helping others at the shelter, and the steady progress she's making in her studies.
Her heart still aches at times for the relationships she left behind, but the pain is no longer overwhelming.
She learns to let go, not just of Felix and Pasco, but of the version of herself that was caught in their web of expectation and need. She understands now that healing doesn't happen when you focus on others' demands; it happens when you focus on your own growth and healing.