I left an abusive relationship in the middle of the night with my two small children, unsure of what the future would hold, and then I never looked back. I moved back in with my parents, carrying fear, shame, and the weight of starting over from scratch. Rebuilding myself meant rediscovering who I was. It got to a point that I was dancing at night to feel alive and then I ended up stepping into a completely new path as a professional matchmaker, where I saw myself in a way I never had before. Dating as a single mom in the lesbian community was full of challenges, teaching me patience, boundaries, and resilience. I also went no-contact with family who violated my trust, and leaned on therapy, spiritual leaders, or any tools to help me heal from years of trauma. Over time, I built a life and a marriage I love, rooted in authenticity and self-respect. Now I want to use my story to guide others, showing that even after abuse, it’s possible to reclaim your life and reinvent yourself.