The reason I started writing is a simple story. I am only joking. My life always has a long, painful story to tell whenever I do something crucial. When I entered college, I enjoyed writing. It is a small hobby of mine. I would post some of my writing pieces on my personal blog and eventually started to garnish some attention from outsiders.

Then, I met him: my ex-boyfriend. He is someone who came into my life like a tornado. He made my writing style appear like absolute garbage, since he is someone who is proficient in his writing ability. His words flowed more smoothly than mine could in weeks worth of editing. But, fights increased. Months flew by. Before I knew it, a year almost had gone by, and I got broken up with near some beach in my city after I paid for his train ticket back home.

Once he set foot on that train, I became a free soul. I did not despise anything. Suddenly, I was no longer chained from what I loved to do the most: write. I quickly jumped onto the Odyssey platform and put in my application. Honestly, it is a huge dream of mine to write and express my feelings. By doing this, it is a huge leap for me. After such an abusive relationship, I needed an outlet. I needed a pen. Odyssey has handed me that pen with a warm smile. It has allowed me to soar higher than I thought possible.

Perhaps, allowing myself to be ripped apart from something I love is one of the biggest mistakes that I have made as a young adult. I was naive. I realize the grave error I had made. I should never have let such a person take control of my life. I should never have invested so much time and effort to fix a failed relationship. Instead of deluding myself into thoughts of fixing someone, I should have devoted my time to improving my writing ability and allowing my wings to spread even more. Now, I am slowly trying to change things. I am not trying to go back in time and change what I did. The deed has been done.

I am trying to become a better person. A better me. Now, since I have announced my little secret to the world, hopefully, this piece will teach you a lesson. Never stop doing something you love even if you think it will make the person you care about at that time happy. People will come and go. We are not permanent beings on this Earth. So, do what you love and live in the moment as long as it is not detrimental to your well-being and health.