Finding Me.....
Six years ago today, I closed a long and significant chapter in my life and started out on a fresh new journey. I officially and legally became me again, changing my name back to my maiden name at my divorce hearing. I had given it a lot of thought and realized it was important to walk in the direction of identifying myself apart from my past, on a journey to getting to know who I am. I knew my love for my sons was deeper than any surname and that they know how much I love and adore each of them regardless of our names. And despite how unpleasant the past had been I was terrified and so sad to be letting it go. I cried alone in the bathroom of the courtroom for a while before I was able to stand in front of the judge and let it all go. It has been a long journey with lots of ups and downs along the way. I fought until I had no fight left in me and then eventually chose peace. Occasionally, I can still fall into the trap of bitterness, resen...