As of June 29, 2017, after 16 years and 20 days of marriage, I became a single lady once again. It was a long ten month journey that came to a close. A new chapter in my life began. When I realized that my marriage was falling apart, I was a mess, life as I knew it was no longer. I was fearful of being alone, doing everything on my own, and raising two teenage boys with an absent father. Before I knew it my fear turned into strength, I welcomed the time I spent by myself, the things that I got to do with my boys without any of the drama. It was a new life, I was finally happy. Sometimes you don't realize how unhappy you were until you find happiness. Not to say that everything has been a breeze, there were some bumps in the road and mountains to climb. But the boys and I have made it this far and we are just fine. My ex-husband (feels good to finally say that) moved out in March of 2016 and I began dating in July. I knew my marriage was over long before that night in