**The Art of Letting Go**
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue across my living room, I sat on my couch, a glass of wine in hand, reflecting on the whirlwind that had been my life over the past year. Birthdays had always been a big deal in my family—celebrated with balloons, cakes, and resounding laughter. But this year felt different. This year, I didn’t want a party. This year I wanted peace.
The past twelve


