Each day is an experience, for sure.  I am reminded regularly not to dwell in a place of loneliness, where pain is, but to find a place of glorious solitude.  Solitude is a word I have never really thought about.  I found some quotes on it and realized there is much more to being alone.  It can be wonderful; it isn't easy though.  As I journey through this time, I am constantly reminded that I am important, beautiful, worthy, deserving, etc.  I am now able to love "me".  For the first time in my life I can look in the mirror and see the reflection of someone beautiful!  I am in the process of forgiving myself for being so hard on myself all these years.....
It is amazing how a rough childhood can affect a person so many years of their life.  I am grateful for this time alone to find myself, to learn to love myself, to accept the beautiful person I am.
I will now be able to move forward, as a better, whole person, into a new life journey.
Without the grace of God, none of this would be possible!