Lost Love- Anniversary Reflection

Lost In The Algorithms- Daily Odyssey # 12

I got married once. To the outside world, it looked picture-perfect. But then, the chaos of adulting came knocking, unexpectedly and uninvited. When I opened that door, I was hit with the full force of life’s complexities, grappling with challenges I never saw coming. These experiences were a whirlwind, intense and unrelenting. On this anniversary date of that marriage, these are my reflections.

Dear Ex-Wife,

Today marks nine years since we said “I do,” and what a rollercoaster it’s been since then. We’ve navigated through the peaks and valleys of marriage, brought an incredible little human into this world, and somehow managed to rewrite our story from lovers to co-parents.

Our daughter is turning eight — growing up in a world of opportunities and challenges. Watching her navigate this world, I see how our stories impact her life.

She’s learning, growing, and finding her way, just as we are.

Co-parenting is like being an acrobat in a circus, isn’t it?

We’re constantly trying to balance, ensuring we don’t drop the ball while performing our routine on separate trapezes.

I’ve been thinking about emotions. You always had a way of painting your feelings with a vivid palette, turning even the mundane into something extraordinary.

Me? I was more like a kid with a box of crayons, sometimes struggling to stay within the lines.

But somehow, I learned to color in the lines, and writing has become more than a passion; it’s a way of unraveling and understanding the layers of my being.

In this process of self-expression, I’m learning to be my true self, perhaps for the first time.

And you, on your independent path, are uncovering who you are beyond the roles you’ve played. It’s a path of self-realization, growth, and a journey only you can walk.

At times it feels like finding clarity after a storm.

You’ve found your path, and I’m still finding mine.

Despite the chaos, disagreements, and the paths that led us apart, something remains unchanged…the love we shared, the bond we built, and the respect I’ll always have for our story.

Sure, it might have taken a different turn, but the chapters we wrote together will always be a part of who I am. And a part of this wild ride we called ‘us.’

So, here’s to the Harry Potter Marathons and Mac & Cheese. I hope you find happiness, peace, and all the colors of life you deserve in your vivid, beautiful way.

With respect and a touch of nostalgia,

GK