From an extrovert to a fading presence,
From a house owner to the doormat at its entrance,
From three plans a day with different friends
To a single coffee in solitude—
That’s what my journey has taken from me.

Yet, at the same time…

From seeking support in others to standing on my own,
From chasing wealth to understanding what’s truly an asset,
From searching for the light to becoming one for others—
That’s what my journey has given to me.

I used to mourn what was taken from me. But now, I realize—what I lost, I outgrew. And what I gained, I was always meant to find.