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Writing articles and screenplays, meandering through farmers markets, cooking elaborate meals for friends and family, yoga.

VIV Moment

A few years ago, I lost myself in a bad relationship. I woke up one morning with a knot in my gut. Every time he came near me, the knot clenched like a fist.

Since my mind had clearly deserted me, I had to listen to my body. I ended the relationship but still flirted with the pain by letting him back in on occasion, until I found a brick through the back window of my car. I believed the police when they told me it was probably just some kids pulling a summer prank. Until two weeks later, when I found my left front tire slashed. Terrified, I was driven from my home.But, it took that brick (gratefully not to my actual head) to realize just how dangerous this person was.

Coming face to face with the incarnation of self-destruction taught me the value of self-worth. I’m grateful for the fear because it forced me to find myself again and say goodbye to a self that no longer served me.

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