One Year Mark

On the week of the 27th, it'll be a year since I left him.  Not since I got my marriage annulled, but since I left.  I think that's worth noting.

I always thought that the one year mark would be a depressing date for me, and that I wouldn't function very well for that entire week.  Ain't gonna happen.

What have I learned from this last year of hell?

1. I will not tolerate abuse from anyone.
2. I am worth it, no matter what one person may say.
3. There's definitely red flags that I'll notice when I start dating again, and avoid the people that I see those markers in.
4. Being single doesn't mean you're alone, or that you're lonely.
5. I can't depend on someone else to build my self esteem.  I have to do that myself.
6. I am intelligent, and not crazy, and I won't let anyone convince me otherwise.
7. It's okay to cry occasionally (but I still have a thing: you don't cry in front of other people if you can help it).
8. When you're on the verge of a mental breakdown, ask someone to come over and do something with you.
9. Exercising is a great way to take your mind off life's troubles.
10. I can set goals, and I can reach them.

Here's to the one year mark.