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New York, NY, USA on the 25th of November, 2016, at 8:30pm

By Brittany D

On November 25th, 2016 at 8:30pm, I went on my first date with my boyfriend Nelson.

It was simple; we watched a movie and had some beers. But it was my first time allowing myself to be with another person after a 7 year relationship and a divorce. He and I would have many more dates. Then soon, we fell in love. I didn't think I would ever connect with another human being. I didn't think that someone could ever want me after going through such a difficult time. From losing my home, losing my job, losing faith in myself to the point where I gave up on life. But I got a second chance and he was waiting for me.
That simple first date changed my life. It GAVE me life. Because 2 years later, our daughter was born. We have our moments in life where you just dont see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's impossible sometimes and you feel this emptiness inside. I wanted to give up my dreams, my life... everything. Before 11/25/2016 I felt as if there could never be a break in my life. I felt like I was constantly drowning. But on that evening, he came into my world and breathed life back into me.

Ever since then, we have laughed together, cried together, struggled together and living as a family together. He motivates me to pursue my dreams and is a beautiful father to his little princess. As I told him when I ordered Under Lucky Stars... we were simply written in the stars.