After my painful divorce, I didn’t think peace or love were possible again. I was emotionally drained and focused only on raising my daughter.

My three-year-old, Meredith, was always by my side. The idea of letting someone new into our lives felt scary and distant.

Then I met Todd. He was kind, reliable, and instantly bonded with Meredith. He never tried to replace anyone—just loved us both fully.

Two years later, we got married and bought a small, cozy apartment. For the first time in a long while, life felt whole again.