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Spend Time with Yourself
#WritcoStoryPrompt60


There was a point in my life when I wanted to stop, quit, and leave everything behind just to disappear to the point of changing and hiding my identity.

Then I started to love myself and enjoy my company. This made all the difference.

The following is an imaginary description of a day spent in self-love….

My husband suggested, “Let’s go to meet my parents.”

I inquired, “Are the kids ready to go?”

He answered, “Yes. They, too, want to meet their grandparents. Come join us. We’ll enjoy the long drive.”

I lied, “I have chores to do. And tomorrow I have a presentation in the office. If I come, I’ll have to stay awake till late at night. You three go and enjoy.”

He agreed. My in-laws’ lived at an hour’s drive from our place. I handed over some snacks for them to munch on the way. The kids were...