I was working on a Cinderella puzzle when my engagement ended, so I put it away with only the border complete. Here's what storms and roller coasters taught me about perfect endings.
Four Days After My Cancelled Wedding: Learning to Live Fully Anyway
Four days ago, I didn't get married or start my honeymoon in Europe. Instead, I hosted a Harry Potter photo booth, made curry chicken, and celebrated my nieces' birthday. Here's how I chose to live intentionally after heartbreak.
Breaking Free from Labels and Excuses: Learning to Fly at 35
My student Snow White taught me that growth means accepting criticism without making excuses. Here's how I'm learning to stop using labels as crutches and find the freedom to fly.
The Mountain That Taught Me How to Start Over Again
Post 1: "Skills for Starting Over" Better title: "The Mountain That Taught Me How to Start Over Again" Excerpt: "After my engagement ended and my life unraveled, I went to the mountains seeking adventure. Instead, I found scars—and the skills to begin again. Sometimes getting knocked down shows you what you're made of.
Finding Rainbows After the Storm: When Life Surprises You with Beauty
I went to Fort Monroe Beach to think and got caught in a downpour. But waiting out the rain gave me a sunset, a full rainbow, and lightning strikes—all in 45 minutes. Sometimes the best gifts come when you go against traffic.
Finding Power in the Pen: When You Can’t Call Mom for Approval Anymore
When I lost my mother's daily approval after calling off my wedding, I had to learn to be proud of myself for the first time. Here's how losing her smile of pride forced me to find my own voice—and write authentically even when my hands felt tied.
Going Blonde and Breaking Free: When Life Changes Call for Bold Choices
I went blonde to mark my season of change after calling off my wedding and leaving my teaching job. Here's why sometimes breaking free means going 'all or nothing' instead of playing it safe.
After Ending My Engagement: When Truth Isn’t Black and White
After calling off my wedding, I'm learning that truth and trust aren't as simple as they seem. Sometimes being human means living in the gray areas where colors bleed together until you can't see the lines.
After the Fairy Tale Ends: Finding Truth When the Fog Clears
When I broke my engagement and called off my move to Germany, I had to face who I was without the fairy tale. Here's what I discovered when the fog cleared and I was finally standing alone—but standing.
When Prince Charming Moves to Germany Alone: Ending a Volume
While everyone was watching the royal wedding, I was trying to figure out how to explain why there wouldn't be another one in July. Sometimes love stories end differently than we planned.
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