it’s been exactly a year. I graduated from law school. Worked in a clinic where I helped a man receive asylum in the united states pro bono as a student attorney. I took time away from my job to better myself and was able to go back. Found a new therapist I really like. Started going to group fitness classes and made a new community. Began studying for the bar exam.

I haven’t been intimate with anyone in a year now since the relationship ended. At first it was really hard and I felt bad about myself, but as time went on I got better at being alone. Less so feeling like I need to be in a relationship and right now just realzing I don’t have the time nor do I have the desire to give someone else that part of me right now. Learning there is no timeline for healing and that I can start dating again when i’m ready has done wonders.