His Doctor Bride
“I just… I feel like I can’t go back to what I was. I can’t be the same person. I guess… I’m hoping to be better, but I don’t know what that looks like yet.”
“That’s okay,” she said, leaning back, giving him space. “You don’t need to know exactly. Take it one step at a time. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep choosing to do the right thing, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. That’s how change sticks.”
He allowed himself a small exhale, the tension in his shoulders loosening just slightly. “I… I think I can do that,” he admitted. “I mean… I’ll try.”