Finding Freedom

I look at my life and realize how much has changed
I'm not the same person I was before
My life has been completely rearranged
Before my divorce, I was simply a mother and a wife
Although I loved my family, I had no purpose in life
Constantly changing diapers and preparing meals
The only joy I indulged in were Facebook reels
I didn't have purpose
I didn't have goals
I needed something to put a spark in my soul
That's when I realized I wanted more
So, I packed up my belongings and walked out the door
Leaving someone behind isn't easy
It's a heartbreaking emotion
But, sometimes, when we leave something behind,
It becomes our own personal promotion
I began to feel light
I began to feel free
The biggest realization was when I finally acted more like me
My eyes became open as I started to see
Shedding toxic people made me feel free

"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves."
-Viktor Frankl

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