On my last birthday, I decided to give myself the gift of freedom! Since then a lot changed. Losing a relationship brought feelings of grief and contemplation about what could have been, but I am a work in progress. Some days it is not easy, and some days I get up feeling grateful! There are days when I feel I don’t understand how I went through it all! I’ve come to realize I’ve grown immensely during this journey, with the support of friends who have become like family, helping me reconnect with my true self.
Today, as I celebrate another year of life, I embraced the day with joy and no expectations. While I missed J and wished he could be here, or that I was with my friends in London, the universe had a way of surprising me. The whole day was spent in quite an excitement. It wasn’t what was sent to me, it’s those small things, it’s all the thoughts that matter. J wished me birthday at midnight, and in the morning he sent me a voice note singing “Happy Birthday” in his melodious voice.. when I wished to have some flowers, my bestie unexpectedly sent me flowers from the other side of the world. Even though my family couldn’t be with me in person, they filled my day with love through a delightful surprise hamper.
This day could not have been any better. I feel grateful and blessed for such a wonderful celebration. I’m also happy to have J in my life—someone I never expected to connect with so deeply. But I’m glad we did!
