A couple weeks ago, my divorce was finally signed into judgement. While I'm still dealing with a little of the fallout (including an atrocious lawyer... or is that redundant?) I am, for the most part, free of one of the worst situations I've ever been caught up in. Many things in my life changed over the past year since I finally made the decision to leave, and while at first those changes seemed completely awful in every way, I have learned that every change really DOES happen for a reason. My world is a totally different place than it was a year ago - totally different from anything I even imagined, to be honest - but it is also an amazing place for the first time in a very, very long time.
It's appropriate that this week's Wednesday Word is freedom, because while the judgement was entered almost a month ago, it wasn't until the past couple days that I finally felt like I was actually free. Maybe it's the changing weather, or realizing I have the power to stand up for myself and make my life better, or settling more and more into my new career path... Whatever it is, this week I have been walking on air, feeling powerful and confident and ready to keep moving forward. And that feeling makes me incredibly happy.
Could have been Genie being set free, went with Rescuers instead. Deal.
So what does freedom mean in your life? Tell me what sets you free in the comments, or check out the Wednesday Word linkup to see how other bloggers find their own freedom! Hosted as always by the wonderful Deb Runs, check back every week for another Wednesday Word and a new batch of great posts!
Congratulations on being free. I can't imagine the emotions that you are going through right now, but I imagine that you feel like a weight has been lifted.
ReplyDeleteHonestly when I first received the signed judgement, I didn't really feel much of anything. It wasn't until the money started coming in that it felt REAL. That sounds awful and greedy, but what I really mean is that those things that make our commitments to each other completely closed are happening, and soon there will be no ties at all. It really does feel like a weight has been lifted...
DeleteI'm so happy for you finally being free! A much smaller scale, but I just broke up with someone I had been dating for several years and thought I would be marrying. My life looks a lot different now too, and I need to remember that like you said I guess every change happens for a reason.
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DeleteI'm so glad you are feeling good about your divorce. Sometimes we don't understand why bad things happen but once we sort through it, it's a good feeling to move on.
ReplyDeleteIt definitely took some time to appreciate the change, but now I'm SO GLAD I finally built up the courage to go through with it.
DeleteIt sounds like you finally have the freedom to move forward with your life, and that is a great thing. Now get out there and enjoy your new-found freedom. Wishing you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up!
Yup, every step forward! That's the new mantra. Loving it so far...
DeleteCongrats girl! I can't believe how much has changed since I first met you!!
ReplyDeleteI know, it's like I'm a totally different person than the one that had Starbucks with you. Annnnnd I love it.
Deletewell, now I can't wait to see how you spread your wings!
ReplyDeleteAlready flyin' man!
DeleteI am so glad to hear this! Best of luck!
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