Finding My Light: A Journey to Peace and Purpose in Croatia

Sitting seaside with the Adriatic glistening before me, I sip my coffee and take in the peaceful November warmth. It feels surreal that this is my life now—a life I’ve longed for, surrounded by the timeless beauty of Solta, Old Town Split, and the Biokovo mountains. Little by little, I’ve shed what no longer serves me, learning to trust myself and embrace the present. My therapist recently remarked on my happiness, a stark contrast to when I first arrived, burdened by sadness. Today, I know that surviving my past has made me resilient; starting over is not from scratch, but a new beginning enriched by all my experiences.