Holding On and Letting Go: The Duality of Family Ties and Personal Freedom
I sat in my apartment, alone, in silence, coping with family separation, knowing that I wouldn’t see my family again for months. I knew this when I moved. I’ve known this every day since my arrival, but on that day, after a happy full home, I was left alone with my thoughts, navigating life’s transitions to push through and to continue to push forward for the life I truly want.
I Am Enough: Redefining Success Beyond Society’s Standards
While watching a video of a 36-year-old woman who embraced her independence by moving abroad and leaving a past relationship behind, I felt a deep connection to her story. Her newfound empowerment was inspiring, but the negative feedback she received about her life choices—being childless and unmarried—stung deeply. At 38, single, and confronting the reality of possibly not having children, I grapple with similar feelings. However, I focus on the joy and fulfillment I’ve built in my life, knowing that I am responsible for creating my own happiness. This journey has taught me that I am enough just as I am, and I continue to find joy and purpose through travel, meaningful connections, and personal growth.
From London to Self-Discovery: What My First Couple’s Trip in Years Taught Me About Love and Loneliness
Going to London with a partner who in the end simply wasn’t a good fit made me feel incredibly lonely, even though we were together constantly. I realized that the feeling of loneliness while being in that partnership was far more unbearable than being single at 38.
Trading Toronto for the Adriatic: My Journey of Starting Over
“Walking out of my Toronto apartment for the last time felt as if I was saying goodbye to who I once was, leaving that woman behind; the version that had carried me through life, helped me survive, succeed, and challenge me.”
Imperfect Growth: Lessons From A Woman’s Journey Through Change And Adaptation
“I always try to make the best of a situation. I don’t mean the ‘toxic positivity’ way of thinking. I mean, I sit in it; in all of its sadness, seemingly impossible moments just to survive it because I’ve learned that sitting through it is the only way to survive it and come out on the other side.”