My special Valentine's Day meaning

Today has a special meaning to me, but it's not the typical day for love you might expect. It's a day that turned my world upside down. It's the day one year ago I decided to leave my ex and begin my new life.

There was a lover involved but it wasn't my ex. I spent the night and day with the man who had helped me through some of the tough times. We had a beautiful 24 hours together that February 14. We barely left the hotel room. I wore lacy outfits and the sex was amazing. We only dressed long enough to answer the door for room service. Then I fell asleep in his arms.

We talked and he listened. And I heard what he said too. His words, his energy and his strong but gentle touch helped me build the strength to finally do what I needed to do. And I did. Four weeks later I left, and I haven't looked back since.

I didn't tell him about my decision that day but he probably had a hunch. Until this week I hadn't mentioned the day's significance to anyone, but he probably knew. It's a day I won't forget.

This year, I'm spending the Valentine's evening with friends. While Valentine's is for lovers, it's also a day when I appreciate everyone in my life I care about - both male and female. And I love them all.

I hope you're good to yourself and to someone else this Valentine's Day.

Love to the single girls,
Addison