I’d been separated for almost 6 years from my husband before he passed away. In a sense l considered myself single but with legal ties. However, I now find myself completely free in being and name. I didn’t think I’d be a widow at the age of 43 but I had foreseen an eventual separation from my ex years ago. It’s the usual cliche of staying in a marriage for the sake of the children until I guess I was pushed to my limits. Now, when appropriate I encourage people to look beyond that unnecessary sacrifice if a marriage is truly not a happy one. Don’t get me wrong, marriages aren’t supposed to be happy all the time but in certain cases some are never meant to begin with.
Now, I have a whole life of freedom ahead of me. I know for some it can be daunting but I’m excited for all that’s to come. My marriage restricted me so much and I missed out on so many things. Now, I can explore everything I want. It feels exhilarating. And believe it or not, I’m relishing my single-hood. Some day I do see myself settling down again but for now it’s all about me!
I find myself exploring new things one being muay thai. I had wanted to learn how to box but someone once told me muay thai is the way to go. No bruises yet! There’s more travel, further education and developing my side hustle. How can I not be excited right?!
It’s never too late to begin life again and in some ways that’s how I feel. Cheers to gaining freedom!
