I didn’t know that you could become your own savior, that you don’t always have to wait for someone else to rescue you. Over time, I realized that I could create a safe space for myself, make my home a refuge, and fill it with details that bring me peace. I learned that solitude is not an enemy but an opportunity to know myself, take care of myself, and give myself the love I once sought in others.

I didn’t know I could be my own best friend, speak to myself with patience on difficult days, and offer comfort without judgment. But when I discovered it, I felt an immense sense of peace because if I ever need saving again, I know I will be there to do it.