I had to leave my family to start my new life somewhere different. It was not hard at all; I just left. It is different being in a new place with new people. I remember going to the train station and just picking Washington, D.C. When I got here, I thought people were rude, but I also knew there were some beautiful people, inside and out. God always sends someone to help me when I need it. As long as I do the right thing, good things will always come my way. (I call it walking in the path of the light).
Recently, I have been a little sad because I’m used to being with family. I’m leaving out the fact that I walked out on the man I have been with for 21 years. I have no feelings about that man. The pursuit of happiness is what I’m on, and it is a lot. Maybe I can get a new husband out of all of this. I know not to look. God will send someone my way. I do have children, six that I love more than anything. I raised them to be good people and to do beautiful things. It’s up to them to remember. My girls are my queens. I will do everything to make sure they are okay. I’m sitting here writing in class, trying to figure out – no, not figure out – but how much to say or give of my life.
