Oh Lena. I can feel both the pain and the hope and healing in this piece.
My ex used to tell me all the time that he was a rock holding steady and I was smashing myself against his edges hoping for movement...
if I had known then what I know now, I could have saved myself years of heartache, but I guess we're only ready when we're ready, right?
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Writer, entrepreneur, and dedicated explorer of enchanting moments. She has contributed to People Magazine, Huffington Post, The LA Times, Boston Globe, & more.
