Post-Divorce: A Full Circle Moment

Ever since my divorce I’ve had many moments that revealed how much I’ve grown. It allows me to reflect on the journey and how it has shaped me in a positive way. The changes don’t always happen over night. It’s a day by day metamorphosis that takes you into a new season.

The other day I walked into the post office and stood in line. As I was waiting, I was reminded of a time, five years ago that I was in this same line. I came in to get a P. O. Box. I was just weeks away from filing for divorce and I wanted to change my mailing address for privacy. This was the first task on my to-do list. It signified the many changes to come.

When my turn arrived I headed to the counter. The man assisting me informed me of the different sizes and prices. I selected the one that would be sufficient for my needs. All of a sudden I got choked up and fought back the tears. It didn’t work. This was awkward and it caught me off guard. I didn’t say a word about it. I wiped my tears and kept working through the process.

There were many times that I had to work through my tears. Pushing through the hard times produced resilience. I started to see my inner strength and that I could channel it for other goals. Struggles reveal strength if you allow yourself to work through it.

Just before the end of that year I launched Alimonia Life divorce blog and eventually added the private community. The next year I started speaking and doing shows and podcasts. Around this time last year I started writing my first book Lessons On the Way to Onesome. It details my journey of healing and self-discovery through divorce. It was an incredible mission that stretched me in many ways.

This time I was standing in line at the post office for a different reason. I actually got choked up again. I came in to ship book orders to various parts of the country. At that moment I had an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. It was a full circle moment.

Regina H