Sometimes closer arrives years later.
Long after you stopped searching for it.
You’re just sitting there, laughing this laugh that is unapologetically yours.
As it trails off, the corners of your mouth hug your face and it hits you.
“I’m happy”
It’s just like that.
With no fanfare or epiphany.
Suddenly you are grateful for goodbyes that carried you to this moment;
To the space you are now holding.
6 | For any mum flying solo