Actually Asten

When Myron first asked me out, I was terrified.

Not because I didn’t like him — quite the opposite. That’s what made it so scary. Something in me froze. My brain went into full-on panic mode: What if it all goes wrong? What if I mess this up? What if I get hurt again?

Looking back now, I realise I wasn’t scared of him.
I was scared of hope.

I’ve been through things that taught me to be cautious with my heart. Trauma has a way of whispering, you’re not good enough, you’ll just get hurt again, or don’t trust this — it’s too good to be true. And for a long time, I listened to those whispers.

But something about Myron made me want to be brave.

He didn’t rush me. He didn’t push. He just saw me — really saw me — and made me feel safe enough to take that first step. And honestly? It was the best decision I’ve ever made.

Now, years later, we’re planning our future together. He’s my real-life superhero, my soft place to land, my absolute favourite person. And all I can think is: thank god I said yes.

Because saying yes wasn’t just about dating someone.
It was about saying yes to love.
Yes to healing.
Yes to the version of me that deserved better — and finally got it.

So if you’re scared to open your heart again, I get it. I really do.
But let me gently remind you: sometimes, the scariest yes leads to the most beautiful life.

And I am so glad I said yes to mine. 💖