After her husband left, the author pivoted from satirical cartoons to uplifting quotes that resonated with her feelings of heartbreak and self-worth. Initial struggles led her to discover motivational messages on social media, which became a source of comfort and understanding. With guidance from authors like R.M. Drake, she learned it was okay to feel vulnerable and broken as she navigated her emotional turmoil. Through these affirmations, she found a new support system, transforming her outlook from sadness to empowerment, despite still grappling with the realities of her separation.
"Know your worth," it exhorted, vague enough to target anyone in despair - including me.
It's OK to feel broken. It's OK to feel overwhelmed," soothed R.M. Drake, one of my favorite creators.
These two-to-four-line snippets became my lifeline of support, especially as months went by and I felt embarrassed to keep telling my friends that I still felt devastated and raw.
He’s not running from you, babe, he’s running from himself. Let him go," Stephanie Bennett-Henry, another go-to source, wrote.
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