Reunion Lesson
Mrs. Hyde Speaks Up
Most of the past 20 years I spent feeling defined by whatever crap the current man in my life was telling me. I was worthless; I never did enough for them; no matter what, I would never be good enough for them or anyone else. I tried to become whatever they wanted to make them happy, but the real me was missing in action…I had no idea who I was anymore.
At the end of the evening, while hugging an old girlfriend goodbye, she said “you are still the same, sweet person.” I thanked my friend for the compliment knowing although I’m not as young or as innocent, I’m closer to my authentic self now than I’ve been in nearly 20 years. Being on my own the last year has given me a fresh perspective on my life. I like who I am now and I’m not going to let any man erode my self-worth again.
