Sometimes, revenge isn’t fire. It’s freedom. It’s learning that the weight you’ve been carrying for 25 years wasn’t yours to bear in the first place.
But let’s be honest: the view looks better without dead weight dragging you under.
The Mediterranean is bluer than I ever imagined the Maldives could be. My physical therapist says swimming is excellent for muscle recovery.
So Jeff — cheers to you.
Thanks for teaching me how to walk again. Just not in the way you expected.
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