Every single one of us has been through that one moment in our life. That defining moment that changes who we are, when you think life couldn't possibly go on. For many people, life seems to stop after losing a loved one. Maybe it's a bad breakup or a difficult divorce. But for you, the clock stopped and you don't think you'll ever get over this tragedy. And it's true, your life did stop and you did suffer a tragedy. But no matter how helpless and alone you feel right now, life will begin again and it will get better - as soon as you learn to let go.
"Everyone's allowed to be in love with the wrong person at some point. In fact, it's a mistake not to be." - Harriet Evans You thought you met the love of your life. The two of you spent your free time snuggled up in bed, dreaming about the future, about getting married, and making a home. Then one day, all of the small problems, once simple annoyances, become too much to bare. The two of you agree on a breakup and you're left with all the pain of putting the broken pieces back together. But, breaking up is about so much more than moving on and healing. It's the opportunity to learn about yourself and to understand the root of your relationship's problems, so you learn to practice self-love. It's just like physical injury. The injury, the pain - it always has a root cause. Figure out the root cause so you can prevent it from happening in the future. Love yourself, recognize your needs.
"We must be willing to let go of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." - Joseph Campbell Let's be very clear about something - divorce does not mean that you give up on your marriage or on your family. Nobody enters marriage thinking of the end. People get married as the ultimate confirmation of love, it's the promise to build a life together and to grow together. But sometimes, life doesn't work out the way we planned. As Crystal Jackson so eloquently put it,
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