The Strength in Me :My Untold Stories

ng way to go. I needed to rediscover myself, to find out who I was outside of the relationship. I started by trying new things. I joined a book club and started volunteering at a

ith relationships for a while, and I just wanted to focus on myself. I threw myself into my baking business, experimenting with new recipes and decorating techniques.

t gave me a sense of purpose. But my main focus was on my daughter, myself, and my family. I made sure to spend quality time with my daughter, doing

a strong, capable, and happy woman, and that felt amazing. I started to see that life was full of possibilities and opportunities. I didn't nee

e, surrounded by her loved ones and children. Months went by, and I met Joseph Vanessa's father, at an Organization gathering. He looked at me with a mix of emotions, and I could tell he still had feelings for me.

uch as a family, with Mom's sickness, then Dad's sickness and death. I never had the chance to experience a normal relationship at college. Maybe it would have led to something

I was happy for my brother. The wedding was beautiful, and I was honored to be a part of it. As I watched my brother exchange vows with his wife, I felt a sense of closure. I knew I had made the right decision in moving on from Joseph and Nic, and I was excited for what the future holds. After th

ted a new relationship, and I was happy for him. I knew that we would always be connected through