As I look back on the past eight months, I am overcome with emotion. This has been one of the most difficult yet transformative chapters of my life. A time filled with pain, truth, healing, and a slow reclaiming of my voice and my soul. But I did not walk this path alone.
There are people—earth angels, really—who surrounded me with their love, their presence, their quiet strength, and unwavering support. People who didn’t flinch when I was at my most broken. Who didn’t try to fix me, but simply held space while I pieced myself back together.
This message is for them. My deepest, most heartfelt thank you to each of you who have walked beside me on this journey.
To M, your friendship has been the embodiment of true unconditional love. You were concerned for my safety when others turned a blind eye. You opened your door and gave me a safe place to sleep, a judgment-free sanctuary when I had nowhere else to go. That act of kindness will live in my heart forever.
To P, who not only offered me her apartment and lovingly cooked for me, but also became a voice of grounded wisdom during a time when I was drowning in confusion. You had the clarity to see that I was in a relationship that was not right for me—and the courage to say it out loud. You came down to visit me, not to lecture, but to talk about life and how it should feel. You reminded me of what I deserve.
To J, who after 6 painful months apart, found her way back into my life. We are still rebuilding what was broken, still navigating the fragile process of healing, but you came back. And that matters. That means something. And I hold hope for what we can still create together.
To P, the first man in over three decades who helped me feel alive again. Who listened to me, truly listened, without judgment or agenda. You reminded me what connection could feel like. You showed me what it’s like to be seen, and how real intimacy can be kind, safe, and soul-touching. You reminded me I was still a woman with needs, feelings, desires—and that I mattered, we will remain friends forever.
To F, my psychologist—your care went beyond sessions and schedules. You reached out in the dark hours of the night just to make sure I was okay. Just to check I was still here. Still holding on. Your compassion, your belief in me, and your ability to hold space for my darkest moments were truly life-saving.
To C, my soul sister who has known me since I was just 14 years old—you came to me with open arms, with no judgment, despite witnessing the storm I had been living in. You let me cry for days. You stayed. You didn’t try to “fix” me. You just loved me through it.
To my family—my daughter, my grandson, and my granddaughter—thank you for showing me what unconditional love really looks like. You supported me emotionally, financially, and spiritually, with no strings attached. Even if I had chosen to go back, your love remained unchanged. You were just there—any time of the day or night.
To my daughter, whose love and support have been a constant light. You dropped everything and jumped on a plane just to be by my side. You answer the phone in the middle of the night without hesitation. You don’t tell me what to do or not do. You simply support me. Always. With no hidden agendas. Just pure, unwavering love.
To the doctors, psychologists, Guardia Civil and the compassionate team in Denia—your ongoing professional and emotional support has helped me ground myself, understand myself, and slowly reclaim my power. Your work matters. You have been part of the safety net that has held me through this fall—and helped me rise again.
And of course, to my beautiful dog Ellie, who has been by my side every step of the way. Through every tear shed, every sleepless night, every lonely walk—she has been there. Her presence, her loyalty, her gentle spirit has been the kind of healing only an animal can offer. She asked for nothing, gave everything, and offered a kind of love no words could ever fully describe.
To all of you who stood by me when I could barely stand on my own—thank you. You’ve helped me rediscover who I am beneath the hurt. You’ve reminded me that I am loved, supported, and not alone.
You have given me more than support—you have given me life.
Your love and presence have left an imprint on my soul, and I will carry each of you in my heart forever. I would not be here without you.
With all my love and eternal gratitude,
Linda
