I discovered a state of tranquility as a result of my new apartment, a secure career, and a newfound sense of self-worth. For the first time in my adult existence, I was not defined by a man or a relationship. I was a self-sufficient, self-assured woman who had established an existence for herself in London. A sense of calm stability supplanted the emotional roller coaster of my past, which was a distant memory. However, as I adjusted to my new routine, I began to experience a distinct force—a y...