I'm Still Standing Here

We all make mistakes in our journey, believing we know what's best for our hearts. Even when warning signs appear clearly before us, we sometimes choose not to see them. When we stumble and fall, what we thought was love reveals itself as just a dim, fading light. Remember, dear one, real love should never cause you pain or leave you scarred. It shouldn't harm or abuse. If yours did, please be gentle with yourself-perhaps it wasn't love you experienced, but something masquerading as it. You deserve the genuine warmth that true love brings.

Your mistakes don't define your future-redemption remains available regardless of timing. The recovery journey demands patience, but it's worth every step. Treat yourself with compassion throughout this transformation. Commit to therapeutic healing. Embrace those rejuvenating walks. Bring your literary dreams to life. Dare to relocate where your spirit calls. Pursue that career pivot you've contemplated. Invest in education that ignites your passion. Expand your palate with culinary adventures. Reinvent your appearance boldly. Refresh your style completely. Revive meaningful connections and cultivate fresh relationships. You deserve the space to discover yourself fully before advancing to what's next.

My name is Candi. I am an omnivert and a mother, Navy veteran, Doctorate student (Clinical Psychology), author, minister, teacher, and cookbook connoisseur. I love literature, English, reading, writing, and poetry. I also love museums, aquariums, and zoos. I am interested in all aspects of literature, and my education is a combination of math, science, and history. My other interests are Kdramas, natural disaster movies, romantic comedies, and anime. I am also into cars, motorcycles, and video games.