As I sat on those steps in absolute silence surrounded only by the darkness, and chill of that mid November night. I tried to envision the happiness that had once surrounded my body like the universe surrounding the earth. Of all the happy times I could recall as I sat there waiting the arrival of my cab. None were so vivid as that of the happiness that was brou

The next day was the hardest day of my life sitting there knowing I was leaving with no one to talk to other than myself. Still trying to find the meaning behind why this had happened I slowly began to pack up my belongings and prepare myself for the journey home. I began to reflect on the time I had spent in New York City and my relationship with Teresa. But there was too much pain boiled up inside me to fully understand. Although, I knew in time the answers would come to me and this whole heart breaking experience would forever change me as a person.

It has now been nearly two months since Teresa and I broke up. Yet my heart keeps whispering to me as if the breakup had only happened yesterday. I am not certain as to what direction my life will take, but I am fairly confident that in time I will be able to put the past behind me and to continue on with my life. I begin each day by telling myself today is going to be a good day, and you would be surprised as to how such a little phrase has helped me to overcome these challenging times. I have also learned that if not this, then there is always something better. A broken heart can feel as if someone has literally ripped your heart from your chest leaving you with a feeling of emptiness inside. It is when you are able to learn from the mistakes you make and be truly thankful for what you do have in your life; then this is when you will truly find happiness.

From the first time I laid eyes on Teresa the night of my birthday, I knew this was the woman I was destined to be with. As I sat there and listened to her soft-spoken words echo in the back of my mind, it felt as if I had been graced by the presence of an angel. Even though we had only known one another for a short amount of time the beauty she possessed both on the inside and outside was a sign of something magical to come. I thought to myself how strange life is, in that when you are not looking for love it seems to fall gently into your lap. I could not begin to fathom why this was happening to me, but knew in time the answers would come to me.

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