The commitment to physical and mental health. The professional development. The personal development. The tears you’ve cried. The comfort zones you’ve breached. The lost faith and confidence you’re rebuilding each day. All of the work that might have saved your marriage, all of the arduous tasks that would have been applauded by your person.

They are not all for not, and don’t let them be - sometimes you just need to pat yo’self on the back until it hurts!