There is More to This Than a Goodbye

There is more to this than just a goodbye.

Each tear that has been shed has fallen into the sea of immeasurable change.

Each step that was taken was one more step away from fear, and one more step toward who I AM.

When you look into my eyes you will not see who you knew then, but the woman who I have become.

Each gift that has come at a price was well worth the cost.

Each lesson learned through pain and heartache is now recognized to be truly valued.

The moment I looked into the mirror and I saw someone I didn’t know, I knew it was time for change.

Each time I blamed myself; I took on your responsibility and became the victim.

Each time I cried out for help, I forgot to look within first.

I am no longer searching for what is without, I know with all certainty that all I need is within.

There is more to this than a goodbye, there is ultimate appreciation for all that I have.