Letter #1 -

I was told by a good friend the other day that a great way to help cope with the grief that supersedes the ending of a relationship; which is often described as the “death” of the one you once believed to be your ending is to:

Write letters to your future husband.

Sounds sort of counter productive. Even more so in the beginning stages of breaking apart because the last thing most people want to think about is another relationship/marriage that could ultimately lead you to the road of heartbreak and sadness all over again, but it has been refreshing to say the least...

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Hello Handsome.

I don’t quite know who you are yet. I’m not sure if you are done being with who are with right now or hell, where you are even physically located. None of that matters.

The only two things I am sure of is (1) I will meet you and (2) that you need to know...I’m preparing my heart for you.

I want it to be known I have done achieved a stable and worthy career. Money doesn’t matter to me. I’m a wonderful and strong mother. And most importantly, I can say with conviction, (somedays more so than others) that my heart is finally healing.

Hell no, I won’t begin to say I wasn’t or am without faults, toxic behavior and failures. But, damn have I learned and like always, you’ll come to see for yourself; I put up a damn good fight.

I PROMISE TO ALWAYS STAY AND FIGHT FOR US It’s quite honestly all I know to do and for better or for worse, will always be both my greatest strength and weakness.

The sheer bitter and broken aftermath the past two in a half years has left can’t even begin to be put into words.

But we are doing life just fine, getting better each day as a little trio - Me, Owen and Cooper. But my God, I can assure you baby that whenever you are ready to join US, we absolutely cannot wait to meet you ❤️

Yours Always,

Melissa