In Pieces

I never imagined I'd be starting over in my late twenties.

Freshly divorced, I realize my marriage wasn't the only thing I'd lost. Somewhere along the way, I lost myself. My husband's betrayal may have ended our relationship, but the truth is, I'd stopped recognizing the woman staring back at me in the mirror long before he walked away.

When my best friend, Eoin, suggests I escape to his home country of Ireland, I don't hesitate. It is the place where we first met and a destination I've loved since childhood. If nothing else, it's a chance to leave my broken life behind for a little while.

But Ireland gives me so much more than breathtaking landscapes and an escape from reality. Surrounded by rolling emerald hills, wandering sheep, welcoming locals, cozy pubs, and a few perfectly poured pints of Gat, I begin to piece myself back together. Rediscovering the strength, joy, and confidence I thought I'd lost forever.

Maybe the greatest journey isn't about finding where you belong. Maybe it's finding the courage to become the person you were always meant to be.