"I'm Engaged!" Marriage & Other Musings

They are proud of their relationship versus being ashamed of

Maybe it is during these times spent single, facing the crashing waves of self-reflection, that we are free to be at our most authentic and electrified. And to become a bigger, better version of ourselves to take into a relationship again, if we so choose.

Then, I was asked a question that rocked my world. “Apryl, if you took the care and love you give to others and directed even a little bit of it to yourself, what would change for you?” I had no idea how to respond and started to sob because I realized that I already knew exactly what I needed and wanted in order to feel loved. Why could I not give