Topic: Open Topic Sunday (#TheDivorceStigma)
Just watched the new video by Alyne on divorce. I can’t begin to explain how much I can relate to this. Thank you so much for putting it together.
I got married in 2015, left him in 2016 to be separated for a year. I spent a year with trying to “fix it”, doubting my decision, clinging onto the last bit of hope. Then after a few months of solo travel to rethinking, cleansing my mind and rejuvenation, I filed for a divorce. I come from a country where the idea of ending marriages are frowned upon. And trust me I have had difficulty trying to open up about it initially. People often made me feel like I have committed a crime.
Even today I got lectured by an elder member of my extended family for choosing to move on. But I let it go and I know that it was a decision I took for myself. Now that I look back I don’t regret anything, neither the marriage nor the divorce. I don’t shy out anymore. This whole experience has made me a stronger person if not better.
I am at the stage of my life now where I am full of motivation to grow and be better. To give my best in all aspects of life. I am more driven than ever to be the best version of myself. I don’t know if I am happy but like I said no regrets. I am living. Finally.
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